EHS & Risk Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)/Risk Manager. In this role, you will support the safe, compliant, and risk-aware operation of a high-uptime ride hailing/EV operations facility.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company safety requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments for operational workflows, equipment use, vehicle movement, charging operations, maintenance activity, cleaning chemicals, ergonomics, and contractor activity.
• Lead or support investigations related to injuries, near misses, vehicle damage, facility incidents, environmental events, and other operational safety concerns.
• Work closely with the City Manager and Implementation Project Supervisor to ensure safety expectations are embedded into daily operations and new process implementation.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including inspections, investigations, training records, corrective action plans, and regulatory logs as required.
• Track key performance indicators related to safety, risk, incident frequency, compliance completion, and corrective action closure.
• Oversee delivery and reinforcement of safety orientation, toolbox talks, refresher training, and role-specific safety communication.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Element on-site POC for EHS 3rd party partner.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in EHS, safety, risk, compliance, fleet operations, logistics, transportation, warehouse, industrial, or similar environments.
• Ability to work on-site at our San Diego location 5 days/week.
• Experience leading safety programs in operational or field-based environments.
• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA principles, workplace safety practices, and operational risk controls.
• Experience with audits, inspections, compliance documentation, and performance reporting.
• Ability to influence frontline teams and leaders without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, ride hailing, mobility, EV fleet, automotive, or depot operations.
• Experience supporting 24/7 shift-based operations.
• Familiarity with charging infrastructure, vehicle service environments, cleaning chemical controls, and contractor safety.
• Professional certification such as OSHA, ASP, CSP, CHST, or similar is a plus.
• Experience supporting site launch, process rollout, or rapid operational scaling.

Skills

Basic skills required for this role include:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Element Fleet Management offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness. Additional benefits and amenities include paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).

Pay

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101,900 - $140,140 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.