About the Role – You will:

Develop, enhance, and promote environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and mitigate exposure to the environment.                                                                                                        Lead all efforts to achieve ISO 14001 certification and manage the system to ensure compliance, subsequent recertification's. Lead all environmental compliance obligations for the organization (i.e. waste, air, water, DOT)                                          Serve as the system administrator for all EHS Metrics including, but not limited to incident and corrective action management, compliance training, safety observations, and near miss reporting.    Prepare weekly / monthly / quarterly EHS reports detailing leading and lagging metrics.  Smartsheet proficiency is a plus. Provide EHS training and serve as the system administer for Proterra’s EHS Learning Management System (LMS).    Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, SC DES, and local authorities. Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Develop and integrate waste management, minimization, and recycling programs. Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure continuous improvement, compliance.

 About Our Group:

As strategic partners, the EHS team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company! We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day. We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team. We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day! This position will be part of the EHS team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations. You will report to the EHS Director and collaborate with other EHS team members located at our Greer Manufacturing Facility, while supporting our headquarters in Burlingame, CA.

About You:

Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization; Works well within a team environment and exhibits command presence and professional demeanor at all times. A servant leader; to both our internal and external customers Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity. Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent. Strong time management and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet applications Sound judgment and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an EHS Coordinator or Specialist in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent relevant experience Bachelor’s Degree completed OSHA 30 hour – General Industry certificate ISO 14001 certification / recertification experience Demonstrate a broad knowledge of EPA, SC DES, DOT, OSHA, and NFPA. Knowledge of legal repercussions of workplace injuries/accidents and strong leadership skills. Comfort in leveraging multiple software platforms to integrate solutions with existing business platforms. Adept at conflict resolution and finding consensus in challenging situations. Physical Demands: May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations. Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces. Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items. Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion. Hands-on position on the production floor as well as time spent in an office environment preparing documents and/or performing training. Environmental Demands: Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions. Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment. Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

You might also have:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Safety Management or other technical-related field. CSP, CIH, CHMM, EIT, or other technical certification OSHA 501 – Trainer certificate for General Industry

Travel: Travel to other facilities may be required