Health, Safety and Environment Permit to Work Specialist (EHS Operations/Projects) onsite in King of Prussia, PA
Job ID
278869
Posted
29-May-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Health and Safety/Environment
Location(s)
King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
About the role
This position is within the Health, Safety and Environment department of CBRE. The primary duty is to be an Issuer of permits for all CBRE Operations and Project work performed at the site that requires a permit to be issued. As an Issuer, you must see the permit from conception to the closure and work closely with those designated as Permit Receivers, Permit Approvers and Facility Operations and Site Minor Works Project Managers.
This is an onsite role Monday-Friday in King of Prussia, PA. Ability to work occasional Saturdays if needed.
What you'll do
Issue all site General and Supplemental Permits to Work for CBRE scope of work at the client facility.
Review and assist Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment with Receivers to cover pre-task explanation.
Meet with Receivers and other associated parties to discuss steps and procedures during a walkthrough of upcoming work project prior to issuing the Permit to Work.
Review and verify with Receivers: lockout/tagout requirements, fire and explosion hazards, health risks, mechanical requirements, access hazards and environmental dangers.
Review and verify with the Receiver, hazard precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
Verify, understand, and request when a Supplemental Permit (Hot Work, Excavation, Confined Space, Unprotected Work at Heights, Mobile Crane Lift, etc.) is required.
Perform unannounced audits/daily job site inspections to areas under the Permit to Work to verify compliance, verify work is being done in a safe matter, answer questions, and stop any unsafe or unauthorized work.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with federal and state regulations, CBRE and Client established company procedures.
Report findings, concerns and deficiencies to key collaborators.
Close the Permit to Work and conduct the hand back process when all conditions are met and satisfactory.
Assist with Permit to Work training and Contractor Safety Training.
Act as System Administrator and Maintain CBRE Permit Issuer Registries for CBRE within the Client Electronic Permit to Work System.
Participate in the Near Miss and Observation program for the facility.
File and track permits.
What you'll need
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
About CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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