Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

4d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to build and scale our EHS program as we develop, manufacture, and field-test advanced unmanned ground vehicles. This role will own EHS strategy and execution across our headquarters, manufacturing facility, and field-testing sites. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment; you will establish strong safety fundamentals while enabling rapid growth and safe field operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, similar degree, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in EHS, safety engineering, or a related role supporting manufacturing, hardware development, or field operations
Working knowledge of OSHA standards and Washington State L&I requirements
Ability to work independently and build programs from the ground up

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced hardware startups
Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent)
Experience scaling EHS programs in growing organizations
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to collaborate with manufacturing teams
Willingness to travel to and work at field test sites, including regular trips to our central Washington test sites
Strong inter-personal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve the company’s EHS program across office, manufacturing, and field environments
Act as a trusted partner to engineering, operations, and field teams to proactively manage risk
Ensure compliance with OSHA and Washington State L&I requirements for workplace environments; manage workplace safety programs
Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
Develop and enforce safety programs for robot assembly, integration, and testing
Own machine safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Manage chemical safety programs, including SDS, labeling, storage, and spill response
Oversee hazardous waste handling and environmental compliance
Manage required safety training and certifications (e.g., LOTO, forklifts, electrical safety)
Partner with field operations and vehicle teams to integrate safety into test planning and execution
Establish and enforce field safety protocols and PPE requirements
Develop emergency response plans for remote or outdoor testing environments
Support vehicle, transport, and equipment safety for field deployments