EHS Cluster Manager

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks an EHS Cluster Manager to lead the Global Safety Management Framework across the Bay Area campus, partnering with Engineering and Facilities to deliver safety solutions for labs and robotics environments. You’ll balance regulatory knowledge with pragmatic problem solving to protect Googlers and assets.

You will drive safety program development, scale educational materials, and monitor enterprise risks to inform leadership decisions, while collaborating across cross-functional teams

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 assessment, electrical safety, or environmental compliance

Responsibilities

• Learn more about benefits at Google.
• 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 analyses for incidents or near misses and ensure corrective actions are tracked to completion; handle environmental permitting and compliance at local, state, and federal levels.

Skills

EHS leadership

Robotics risk assessment

Electrical safety

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/related field

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA. 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .