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Salary: USD 110,000 - 150,000 / annual
Harbinger Motors is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company transforming the medium-duty EV and hybrid market. The EHS Specialist will report directly to the EHS Manager and play a pivotal role in championing a world-class safety culture across Harbinger's Manufacturing and R&D facilities in Garden Grove, CA. This role requires flexibility to support second-shift operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• EHS Program Management: Support creation and implementation of EHS programs aligned with rapid company growth, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and proactive injury prevention.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation & Auditing: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and ergonomic evaluations across manufacturing zones, vehicle assembly, and high-voltage battery lines.
• Safety Culture Leadership: Co-chair the site EHS Safety Committee, mentor frontline workers as Safety Champions, foster open communication, and drive engagement.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead cross-functional investigations for incidents, near-misses, and safety observations using advanced methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone) to develop and track Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs) to closure.
• Training & Empowerment: Deliver role-specific EHS training programs covering hazard recognition, lockout/tagout (LOTO), high-voltage safety, and emergency response.
• Regulatory Compliance & Liaison: Serve as subject matter expert for local, state, and federal EHS regulations (CalOSHA, DTSC, DOT); maintain organizational compliance and support recordkeeping/reporting.
• Hazardous Materials Management: Oversee handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials per regulatory requirements.
• Emergency Preparedness: Support emergency response plans, conduct drills and simulations to test readiness.
• Data-Driven Safety Metrics: Track, analyze, and report on leading and lagging EHS indicators; leverage data to identify trends and present actionable insights to leadership.
Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety roles with demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively train employees and communicate safety guidelines
• Bachelor's degree preferred in occupational safety, health, or related scientific disciplines
• Automotive experience preferred
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds with ease
• Ability and willingness to work second shift hours
• Experience with EHS management software platforms (e.g., VelocityEHS) for incident tracking and SDS management
