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Aurora · 1 month ago

Manager, Enterprise Facility Safety

Aurora is a company dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Manager for Enterprise Facility Safety to lead and coordinate safety programs across all facilities, ensuring compliance and risk reduction while promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Facility Safety strategy, establish a unified framework for site, terminal, and EHS programs that aligns with Aurora’s growth and operational goals
Develop, continuously improve, and manage Enterprise Facility Safety programs, including strategy, policy, metrics, compliance, and operational integration
Accountable for the strategy, execution, and resourcing of both the Terminal Safety Program and the Site Safety Leads Program
Manage a distributed group of EHS Specialists, Terminal Safety staff, and Site Safety Leads. Provide coaching, clear direction, and measurable accountability
Oversee adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local safety and environmental requirements. Maintain audit readiness and track performance through compliance metrics
Proactively assess and address hazards across R&D, office, and terminal environments. Lead credible incident investigations and follow-through on corrective actions
Design and implement risk management programs for unique environments like machine shops, laser laboratories, and test tracks
Develop and oversee annual budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to deliver program goals efficiently
Partner with Workplace, Security, and Operations to maintain emergency response and business continuity plans. Lead site drills and after-action reviews
Define and track safety KPIs focused on compliance, cost efficiency, and risk reduction. Present progress and improvement plans to the Safety Leadership
Analyze Aurora’s product plans and roadmaps to proactively manage emerging safety risks, especially in Terminal environments
Promote a culture of ownership and accountability: Lead by example to reinforce Aurora’s values and embed safety as a shared organizational priority

Qualification

EHS managementOSHA complianceSafety program implementationEnvironmental HealthRisk managementTeam leadershipPhysical fitnessVendor managementBudget managementIncident investigationSafety KPIs trackingEmergency response planningThird-party safety managementLogistics experienceManufacturing experienceR&D experienceSafety management systemsProfessional certificationsEffective communicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in EHS or facility safety management across multiple sites
Demonstrated success leading teams and implementing safety programs for high-risk environments (e.g., test sites, manufacturing, and logistics terminals)
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related federal, state, and local regulations
Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Exceptional collaboration skills to partner cross-functionally and represent the function in internal and external forums
Ability to travel as needed, up to 30%
Comfortable working in dynamic field environments; light lifting up to 10 lbs required
Ability to perform light physical tasks and support field-level investigations

Preferred

Direct experience managing safety programs across a multi-site, distributed physical footprint
Experience with rapidly scaling operational environments
Professional certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent
Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or R&D environments
Familiarity with safety management systems (e.g., Samsara, Jira, Fleetio)
Experience managing contractor or third-party site safety programs

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits

Company

Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.

H1B Sponsorship

Aurora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (51)
2023 (91)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.19B
Key Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
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Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
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