Charge Robotics · 3 months ago
System Safety Consultant
San Leandro HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCharge Robotics is a startup building large-scale robotic systems to install utility-scale solar. They are seeking an experienced safety professional to develop comprehensive workplace safety programs for their robotic construction system operating in their East Bay HQ.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionRoboticsSolarSustainability
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive risk assessment of our robotic construction system including conveyor systems, autonomous robotic arms, pneumatic actuators, high-voltage systems, and material handling operations
Review and improve existing safety infrastructure (E-stop zones, pressure pad systems, gate interlocks, fall protection, barriers/guarding)
Design end-to-end safety protocols for multi-zone E-stop system, lockout/tagout procedures for complex mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems, and loading/unloading operations with heavy equipment
Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) templates and task-based risk assessment methodology for routine and non-routine operations
Create training materials and conduct initial team safety training
Weekly onsite visits to observe operations, identify new hazards, and verify protocol compliance
Update safety protocols as system evolves and new equipment/processes added
Investigate incidents and near-misses, provide recommendations
Conduct quarterly safety system audits and documentation reviews
Support team with incident response and OSHA compliance questions
Review design changes for safety implications before implementation
Qualification
Required
CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification with 8+ years experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environments — ideally with robotic systems, automated manufacturing, or large-scale material handling
Familiarity with machine guarding, lockout/tagout for complex systems, OSHA standards, and industrial robot safety
Understanding of pinch points, crush hazards, automated machinery risks, and other functional safety concepts
Proven ability to design and implement practical processes for fast-moving, resource-constrained environments
Company
Charge Robotics
Charge Robotics is a robotics company that offers robots for labor-intensive solar construction automaition.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$17M2024-08-02Series Unknown· $17M
2022-05-01Seed
2021-08-22Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Banks Hunter
Cofounder & CEO
Max Justicz
Cofounder & CTO
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