EHS Cluster Manager

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an EHS Cluster Manager to lead the Global Safety Management Framework across our Bay Area campus. You will partner with cross-functional teams—from Engineering to Facilities—to implement proactive safety solutions in high-stakes environments like R&D labs and electrical infrastructure.

You will help integrate safety and resiliency into daily operations, manage enterprise risk, and support leadership with critical, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• 7 years of experience in robotics/automation risk, electrical safety NFPA 70E, or environmental compliance (CUPA/BAAQMD).

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments to maximize worker protection in 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 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.

Skills

EHS management

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

EHS software systems

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• 7 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: robotics and automation (e.g., risk assessment and hazard mitigation in R&D environments), electrical Safety (e.g., developing programs based on NFPA 70E), or environmental compliance (e.g., navigating legislation like CUPA or BAAQMD).

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Experience building and scaling safety programs, training modules, and job aids from the ground up.
• Proficiency in using technology/software systems to track EHS metrics and scale safety initiatives across a large portfolio.

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 performing routine compliance; you will be the primary architect for implementing Google’s Global Safety Management Framework across our Bay Area campus.

You will partner with cross-functional teams—from Engineering to Facilities—to build safety solutions for high-stakes environments, including Robotics, Research and Development labs, and electrical infrastructure. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, 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: $128000 - $187000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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. Environmental permitting and compliance at local, state, and federal levels.