Rivian · 1 day ago
Sr. EHS Specialist
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
4+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The Sr. EHS Specialist oversees Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture while driving continuous improvement.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance including Powered Industrial Vehicles, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Waste, and Risk Assessments
Conduct audits, inspections, and site evaluations to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, local and health regulatory standards
Conduct complex operation or equipment safety buy offs (Rivian Safe Tag) and risk assessments and provide guidance to identify hazards, recommend solutions and ensure risk is mitigated or controlled to acceptable level
Monitor EHS leading and lagging indicators, reporting findings to drive proactive safety measures
Provide support to stakeholders to complete incident investigations and root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective actions
Collaborate with business unit managers and employees to promote a "Find it, Fix it" safety mindset
Support external audits/inspections with federal/state/local agencies
Develop and/or maintain thermal response and emergency response plans
Implement, train and lead emergency response teams (Rivian’s Rapid Response teams or 3RT)
Act as incident commander, first responder or safety officer as needed in the event of an emergency
Must be able to provide clear direction, guidance and/or pertinent information to local employees, security, and emergency responders in the event of an emergency
Review, investigate and address safety concerns reported by employees
Review, assess and maintain existing chemical inventories and new chemical purchases for safety, health e.g. PPE and Industrial Hygiene assessments and environmental compliance considerations to determine EHS impacts
Act as the primary resource for coaching and mentoring site teams in safety initiatives and regulatory compliance
Establish and support safety committees and other safety initiatives to proactively drive safety culture
Actively engage in supporting initiatives led by EHS leadership and ensure continuous improvement is built into all EHS programs and systems within the business unit
Lead site safety excellence initiatives, including audits, inspections, and Gemba walks to identify gaps and enforce compliance
Obtain certification as required to train employees in Red Cross First Aid/CPR, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Crane operations
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Must collaborate effectively with internal EHS staff including Lead Specialists, Safety Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, etc. which may provide program or technical guidance, and recommendations that aim to align local or business unit practices with regulatory requirements, and Rivian policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 4+ years related experience required
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining EHS programs
Strong foundational knowledge of occupational health, safety regulations, and compliance standards
Ability to effectively conduct safety audits and assessments with guidance from EHS leadership
Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Demonstrates autonomy in execution
Works independently on assignments, seeking guidance when needed
Manages assignments with multiple inputs and deliverables, understanding connections between different workstreams
Communicates clear, specific performance standards, and reports on progress in own area
Must influence others to achieve goals without direct oversight or authority
Willingness to regularly travel to sites in their scope and region, work extended or non-standard shifts, including weekends, as required
Preferred
Holds or willingness to obtain relevant industry professional certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar preferred
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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