Safety Manager

How We Operate

• Be a barrel. Full autonomy. Own things end to end, take on scope without being asked, no permission required to operate outside your core role.
• Insane urgency. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.
• Reason from first principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.
• Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.
• Build something that actually matters. If you're going to spend your time, spend it on something that matters to the world.

This role will have the following responsibilities and others as necessary.

Leadership & Strategy

• Direct and manage facility HSE programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Establish safety goals, KPIs, and improvement plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead safety committees, cross-functional teams, and employment engagement efforts.
• Provide coaching and leadership to supervisors and frontline employees.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, NFPA standards, and state/local requirements.
• Develop and maintain written programs (e.g., LOTO, machine guarding, hazcom, confined space, etc.).
• Manage OSHA 300 logs, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare for, coordinate, and respond to regulatory inspections.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Conduct routine facility inspections, audits, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Identify and prioritize hazards using risk assessment tools and matrices.
• Oversee corrective action tracking and verify closure of findings.
• Evaluate new equipment, processes, and materials for safety impacts.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental events.
• Perform root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Whys or fishbone diagrams.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Communicate trends and lessons learned to leadership and employees.

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and update emergency response plans (fire, chemical release, medical emergencies).
• Lead evacuation drills and emergency response team training.
• Coordinate with first responders and emergency agencies.

What We're Looking For

The following describes the role at a high level. We welcome exceptional candidates, so if you don’t match it exactly, let us know where you see yourself adding value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (CHE, EE, ISE, ME), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), NFPA, ANSI, ISO, IEC, UL, and EPA codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments.
• Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH, or equivalent) or demonstrated ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or safety
• 10+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment involving fabrication, heavy assembly, or automation equipment.
• OSHA 501/511
• Experience with startup or greenfield sites.
• Spanish fluency

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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