EHS Cluster Manager

Google; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA and New York, NY seek an EHS Cluster Manager to lead the Global Safety Management Framework across Bay Area campuses and partner with Engineering and Facilities to build safety solutions for R&D labs and electrical infrastructure.

You will blend technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to manage enterprise risk, develop scalable safety programs, and mentor teams. Expect audits, training, and continuous improvements within a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in robotics/automation risk assessment, electrical safety programs, or environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate safety solutions based on proactive risk assessments for R&D and lab settings.
• Oversee creation of educational materials, program documentation, and digital tracking systems for scaling safety across the Bay Area.
• Partner with site leads to embed safety protocols into daily operations with maximum compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments and draft high-level safety reports for leadership.
• Lead RCA investigations and manage corrective actions; oversee environmental permitting and compliance.

Skills

Mentoring junior team members

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

NFPA 70E

EHS metrics tracking

Environmental compliance knowledge

Job description

EHS Cluster Manager

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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.

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