About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role SummaryThis role will oversee Rivian's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple Research & Development sites, ensuring compliance, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the EHS Manager of Research and Development, this role serves as a key support function in managing EHS initiatives for assigned locations.
The position works cross-functionally with internal teams—including Engineering, Workplace, Security, Risk/Insurance, Facilities/Maintenance, and Construction—to implement and maintain safety programs. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance site safety performance and promote organizational alignment on EHS priorities.
ResponsibilitiesImplement 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.
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, 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.
Lead site safety excellence initiatives, including audits, inspections, and Gemba walks to identify gaps and enforce compliance.
QualificationsRequired:
- Experience: At least 3 years of relevant EHS experience is needed.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree is also required. n EHS, Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 2+ years related experience.
- Travel: Up to 25% of the time including domestic and international travel.
- Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Ability to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Technical Skills:
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.
EHS experience is required.
Willingness to regularly travel to sites in their scope and region, work extended or non-standard shifts, including weekends, as required
Preferred:
- At least 3 years in the field building and implementing EHS programs.
- Holds or willingness to obtain relevant industry professional certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Atlassian collaboration software including Confluence, Jira, Slack, Zoom, Workday.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
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Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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