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EHS Specialist (2nd Shift)

Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation.

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Garden Grove, CA Posted 1mo ago evautomotivecommercial electric vehicles
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About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

At Harbinger Motors, the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a pivotal role in championing a world-class safety culture across our dynamic Manufacturing & Research & Development (R&D) facilities. Reporting directly to the EHS Manager, you will be the driving force behind comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring strict regulatory compliance while proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This is a critical support function dedicated to safeguarding and empowering cross-functional teams at Harbinger Motors locations.This role is assigned and requires flexibility to support second-shift operations.

What You’ll Do:

  • EHS Program Management: Support the creation, and implementation of EHS programs that align with Harbinger Motors' rapid growth, ensuring strict regulatory compliance while driving a proactive, injury-free work environment. 
  • Proactive Risk Mitigation & Auditing: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and ergonomic evaluations across the manufacturing zones; vehicle assembly, and high-voltage battery lines to proactively eliminate workplace hazards.
  • Safety Culture Leadership: Co-chair the site EHS Safety Committee and mentor frontline workers to act as Safety Champions. Foster open communication, drive engagement, and empower team member
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead cross-functional investigations for incidents, near-misses, and safety observations. Utilize advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone) to develop and track Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCAs) to closure.
  • Training & Empowerment: Deliver engaging, role-specific EHS training programs—covering hazard recognition, lockout/tagout (LOTO), high-voltage safety, and emergency response—to empower employees at all levels.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Liaison: Serve as the subject matter expert for local, state, and federal EHS regulations (e.g., CalOSHA, DTSC, DOT). Maintain organizational compliance, and support EHS recordkeeping and reporting requirements
  • Hazardous Materials Management: Oversee the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Support emergency response plans and procedures efforts. Conduct drills and simulations to test readiness and ensure effective response in emergencies.
  • Data-Driven Safety Metrics: Track, analyze, and report on leading and lagging EHS indicators. Leverage data to identify trends, prioritize safety initiatives, and present actionable insights to site leadership.

 

Who You Are:

  • 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety roles, with a demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively train employees and communicate safety guidelines.
  • Minimum bachelor's degree preferred in occupational safety, health or other related scientific disciplines.
  • Automotive experience preferred.
  • Capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds with ease.
  • Ability and willingness to work second shift hours 
  • Experience with EHS management software platforms (e.g., VelocityEHS) for incident tracking and SDS management.
Key Benefits & Perks:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
  • Early-stage Stock Options
  • Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
  • Annual Vacation Bonus
  • Wellness & Fertility Benefits
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$110,000—$150,000 USD
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].
 
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
 
Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
 
Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
 
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

 

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