Environmental, Health and Safety Technician
Company Summary
Compliance Management International (CMI) is a premier global provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, serving clients of all sizes for over 30 years. We collaborate closely with organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to enhance performance by offering integrated support that prioritizes productivity and growth while minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Company Offerings
At CMI, we believe in building more than just careers—we cultivate a workplace where people thrive. Whether you're looking for full-time stability, part-time flexibility, contract work, or a direct placement opportunity, we offer a variety of career paths to fit your life and goals.
Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and employer-paid life insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, voluntary life insurance for employees and their families, generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and annual performance bonuses.
But the benefits don’t stop there. We invest in your future with paid training, educational opportunities, and a strong focus on career development. Our inclusive culture, commitment to safety, and appreciation for hard work create an environment where everyone can succeed.
No matter your employment type, at CMI, you're part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and growth. Join us and discover what it means to work for a company that truly values its people.
Environmental, Health and Safety Technician – Fire & Life Safety
Compliance Management International (CMI)
Location: Charlotte, NC
Status: Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Position Summary
Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking an experienced EHS Technical Resource to provide onsite environmental, health, safety, and fire/life safety support for a multi-campus environment in the Charlotte, NC.
Fire and life safety experience is essential for this position. Candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience conducting fire and life safety inspections, identifying hazards and code deficiencies, documenting findings, and supporting corrective actions.
The successful candidate must also have excellent technical and organizational skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and electronic safety, inspection, and reporting systems. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can independently manage multiple projects, priorities, corrective actions, and deadlines.
A college degree is not required. Relevant hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated competency are highly valued.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and risk-based fire, life safety, building, laboratory, and EHS inspections across multiple campus locations.
- Inspect exits and means of egress, fire doors, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, combustible storage, electrical conditions, emergency equipment, and other observable fire and life safety conditions.
- Support fire drills, fire marshal and regulatory inspections, facility readiness reviews, pre-inspection walkthroughs, and post-inspection corrective actions.
- Identify and clearly document hazards, deficiencies, photographs, corrective actions, responsible parties, priority levels, due dates, and closure evidence.
- Track corrective actions through completion and escalate immediate, recurring, overdue, or unresolved safety concerns.
- Support laboratory safety, chemical safety, hazardous waste, PPE, indoor air quality, environmental testing, emergency preparedness, and incident investigations as assigned.
- Prepare accurate inspection reports, Excel spreadsheets, trend analyses, dashboards, and management-ready summaries.
- Maintain accurate records using electronic inspection, work-order, corrective-action, and other safety management systems.
- Communicate professionally and coordinate corrective actions with Facilities, Security, campus departments, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Independently manage assigned projects, inspections, follow-up activities, and deadlines.
- Travel between campus locations as required. A company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel once onsite.
Essential Qualifications
- Demonstrated hands-on fire and life safety inspection or compliance experience.
- Practical knowledge of fire prevention, life safety requirements, NFPA standards, and applicable fire and building safety requirements.
- Experience identifying hazards and deficiencies, documenting inspection findings, and tracking corrective actions to completion.
- Strong computer and technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to effectively use electronic safety, inspection, corrective-action, work-order, and reporting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional technical documentation.
- Strong time management, organization, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in the field while effectively communicating with management and client stakeholders.
- Strong professional communication and customer-service skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between campus locations.
- A college degree is not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with North Carolina fire and building codes and applicable NFPA standards.
- Experience supporting fire marshal or building official inspections, readiness reviews, and corrective-action programs.
- Experience conducting fire/life safety inspections in higher education, healthcare, institutional, commercial, or other multi-building environments.
- Experience developing inspection checklists, analyzing compliance trends, and preparing management reports.
- Advanced experience with Excel, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Lists, Planner, Power Automate, Power BI, or comparable safety management and reporting platforms.
- Relevant credentials such as Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), OSHA 30, ASP, CSP, building inspector, fire prevention, or comparable fire/life safety or occupational safety training are preferred but not required.
Physical & Travel Requirements
A valid driver’s license is required as regular travel between campus locations is necessary during the workday. A company vehicle will be provided for required work-related travel once onsite.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs or ladders, and access laboratories, mechanical areas, shops, storage areas, and other operational spaces. Must be able to wear required PPE, safely work around controlled workplace hazards, and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Position Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.
AI Statement
Compliance Management International (CMI) may use technology, including artificial intelligence, to support portions of our recruiting process, such as candidate sourcing and administrative recruiting activities. Employment decisions involve human review and consideration of job-related qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process.
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- Please read carefully: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship?
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- In which roles have you represented an organization or stakeholder?
- Are you open to travel for work assignments? If so, please specify the maximum duration you are able to be away for a single trip.
- Have you had experience conducting fire and life safety inspections in buildings?
- Do you have knowledge of North Carolina fire and building codes?
- If you are not selected for the position you applied for, would you be open to our Talent Acquisition team contacting you about other opportunities that may be a good fit?
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- This role involves actively overseeing safety on large-scale commercial projects in various environments. Responsibilities include standing, walking, climbing ladders, stooping, entering confined spaces, working on roofs, lifting up to 30 lbs, and navigating rough or uneven terrain throughout your shift, excluding reasonable and allowable break times. Work conditions may include extreme heat, cold, high winds, heavy rain, or snow. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
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