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Salary: USD 190,000 - 230,000 / annual
CHAOS Industries, a defense-tech company founded in 2022 and backed by $1B in funding from 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners, is seeking a Head of Environmental Health & Safety to build and lead the EHS function across a rapidly scaling, multi-site portfolio spanning manufacturing, lab, cleanroom, and office facilities in the U.S. and internationally.
This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to executive leadership. You will own EHS strategy, standards, and management systems company-wide, building policies, programs, and tools as CHAOS expands into new sites and jurisdictions. You will hire, manage, and develop a team of site-level EHS Managers, setting priorities and ensuring consistent program execution across all facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing EHS strategy, policies, and management systems tailored to manufacturing, lab, cleanroom, construction, and office environments
- Managing and mentoring a growing team of site-level EHS Managers
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and international EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and equivalent authorities)
- Owning incident reporting, investigation, and corrective-action processes; tracking leading and lagging safety indicators
- Leading emergency preparedness and response planning across sites (fire/life safety, hazardous materials, natural disaster, site-specific risks)
- Managing hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance programs (permitting, waste handling, air/water considerations)
- Partnering with Facilities, Real Estate, and Security/Export Control during site selection, design, and buildout
- Overseeing contractor safety compliance on capital projects
- Building and delivering EHS training programs and driving safety culture
- Leading internal audits and managing external regulatory inspections
- Owning the EHS budget and headcount plan
- Reporting program status, risk areas, and metrics to executive leadership and the board
The role is based in El Segundo, California, with travel domestically and internationally as needed to support site teams and audits.
**Requirements:**
- 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role managing other EHS professionals across multiple sites
- Deep working knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal/state EHS regulations
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling an EHS program
- Experience with manufacturing, lab, or industrial environments (not office-only)
- Experience managing incident investigation, regulatory inspections, and corrective action processes
- Proven ability to build programs and standards from limited existing infrastructure in a fast-scaling company
- Strong cross-functional communication skills; comfortable partnering with Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and executive leadership
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience in defense, aerospace, government, or secure-facility contractor environments
- Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment safety requirements
- Experience building or managing EHS programs across international sites
- Familiarity with Technology Control Plans, ITAR/EAR basics, or working alongside cleared/vetted personnel
- Relevant certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent)
- Eligibility for U.S. government security clearance
