EHS Cluster Manager

Google Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and/dis-

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 20 days/year

Sick Time: 40 hours/year (69 inSeattle

Maternity Leave: 28-30 weeks

Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks

Holidays: 13 paid days/year

Job summary

Google Seattle, WA, USA is seeking an experienced EHS Cluster Manager to lead the Global Safety Management Framework across our dynamic Bay Area campus. You will partner with cross-functional teams from Engineering to Facilities to build proactive safety solutions for high-stakes environments.

You will drive regulatory savvy, manage complex projects, and help Google embed safety, security and resiliency into daily operations. Equity and a broad benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7 years of EHS operations experience including EPA, OSHA, and Washington state regulations.
• Licenses/certifications in EHS preferred (CIH, CSP, CHMM, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments for R&D labs and high-stakes environments.
• Create educational materials, program documentation, and tracking systems for scalable safety solutions.
• Embed safety protocols into daily operations with site leads to ensure compliance.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments; produce leadership-facing reports on site safety.
• Lead RCA investigations and ensure compliance across local, state, and federal levels.

Skills

EHS operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Google Seattle, WA, USA

Advanced

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders;deep expertise in domain.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Washington State regulations.

Preferred qualifications:

• EHS related licenses, or certifications (Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar).
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment in close partnership with facility management teams, security, and business leadership.
• Experience managing campus operations with a focus on compliance, research labs, permitting, employee safety, and emergency management.
• Proven ability to manage complex, concurrent projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment; strong analytical and technical skills including the use of AI tools.

About the job

As the EHS Cluster Manager, you will be a member of the Global Environment, Health, and Safety team. You won't just be checking boxes, but you will be the primary architect for implementing Google’s Global Safety Management Framework across our dynamic Bay Area campus.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, from Engineering to Facilities to build safety solutions for high-stakes environments, including advanced Robotics, R&D labs, and complex electrical infrastructure. Your role requires a blend of technical expertise, regulatory savvy, and the agility to solve problems that don't always have a pre-existing manual. From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $157000 - $227000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments to maximize worker protection in Research and Development (R&D) and lab settings.
• Oversee the creation of educational materials, program documentation, and digital tracking systems to ensure safety solutions scale across the Bay Area cluster.
• Partner with the site leads to embed safety protocols into daily operations, ensuring minimal friction and maximum compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments; draft high-level reports for leadership on site safety and health.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents or "near misses," identifying corrective actions and ensuring they are tracked to completion, while also ensuring environmental permitting and compliance at local, state, and federal levels.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.