AVOMO · 1 day ago
Environmental Health Safety Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAVOMO is the autonomous vehicle arm of the Moove Cars group, specializing in the maintenance and operations of self-driving fleets. They are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives at their Atlanta depot, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and engaging employees in safety practices.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for all environmental, health, and safety issues in Atlanta
Execute the implemented EHS programs and ensure employees are following proper procedures to maintain compliance
Monitor on-site vendors (cleaners, security, maintenance) to ensure they are following Avomo’s "Multi-Employer Worksite" safety protocols
Investigate incidents and near-misses; perform root-cause analysis and track corrective actions
Prepare for partner (Waymo/Uber) and regulatory audits
Take full ownership of any EHS-related non-conformances or findings for Atlanta sites, creating action plans to fix issues and tracking them to closure
Manage chemical/waste storage, labeling, and disposal in compliance with EPA and state regulations
Conduct regular Atlanta facility inspections and targeted spot checks
Document findings and work with the Operations team to address hazards immediately
Maintain EHS documentation (inspections, training, waste, audits, incidents)
Chair various Safety Committees
Set the agenda, facilitate monthly meetings with cross-functional staff, and track action items to closure
Promote a "Just Culture" by encouraging safety reporting
Walk the floor daily to engage with the team, answer questions, and recognize safe behaviors
Develop and deliver new-hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training
Plan and execute site-specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP) drills (Fire, Severe Weather, Shelter-in-Place)
Evaluate performance and implement improvements
Conduct regular inspections of emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, spill kits, thermal blankets) and facilities to ensure 100% readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field (or equivalent years of technical experience)
3–5 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in transportation, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing
CSP, ASP, GSP, or similar credential
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (Instructor level is a plus)
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
Ability to identify a problem and fix it without waiting for direction
Ability to enforce rules and correct behaviors with operations teams while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships
Comfortable speaking in front of groups and teaching practical skills
Highly organized with excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups and individuals
Willingness to be flexible, jump in wherever needed, and work in a changing and ambiguous environment
Preferred
Experience working autonomously or as a solo site safety rep is a major plus
Experience working in the technology or transportation sectors and can thrive in extremely faced-paced environments
Experience leading emergency drills and incident investigations
Experience managing contractor and vendor safety
RCRA/DOT Hazardous Waste training is a plus
Company
AVOMO
AVOMO specialises in the maintenance, monitoring, and operations of autonomous vehicle fleets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase