EHS Manager, Americas Subregional

About the role

The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs for Waymo’s Americas sub-regional operations, ensuring alignment with Waymo’s Global EHS Standards, Regional EHS Programs, and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs for Waymo’s Americas sub-regional operations, ensuring alignment with Waymo’s Global EHS Standards, Regional EHS Programs, and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide tactical EHS leadership for new market entries and site activations, including site design reviews and operational readiness support.
• Manage the EHS performance of a workforce consisting of both employees, third-party vendors, and partners by ensuring strict adherence to Statements of Work (SOWs) and safety requirements.
• Execute EHS hazard assessments, including as Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and PPE Assessments, identifying opportunities to improve controls and mitigate hazards.
• Execute EHS incident investigations and root cause analyses, driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence and fostering a culture of continual improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT) by maintaining compliance calendars and managing regulatory reporting obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an EHS role, with specific experience managing EHS programs across multiple sites or a geographic region.
• In-depth knowledge of US federal and state EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA) related to general industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing EHS within operational environments such as transportation or manufacturing facilities.
• Proven track record of effectively managing EHS performance of employees, third-party vendors, and contractors utilizing a mix of both internal and external resources.
• Experience supporting EHS compliance audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard assessments with the ability to translate findings into actionable business solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or high-tech hardware industry.
• Specific expertise in the safety and environmental aspects of high-voltage systems and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience supporting construction safety and new site build-outs, particularly in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Proficiency with EHS software platforms for data management and reporting.
• Professional certification such as ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist).

Benefits

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Schedule

This role is expected to travel approximately 50%.