EHS Specialist (2nd Shift)

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stock options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals provided

Job summary

Harbinger Motors seeks an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to champion a world-class safety culture across our Manufacturing & R&D facilities in California. You will support second-shift operations, drive comprehensive EHS programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

The role involves risk assessments, JHAs, safety training, and leading the site EHS Safety Committee to empower frontline workers as Safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of environmental health and safety experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in occupational safety or related field.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Able and willing to work second shift hours.
• Experience with EHS software (e.g., VelocityEHS) for incident tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments, JHAs, and ergonomic evaluations across facilities.
• Co-chair the EHS Safety Committee and mentor frontline workers as Safety Champions.
• Lead investigations for incidents, near-misses, and safety observations; drive RCCAs to closure.
• Deliver role-specific EHS training on hazards, LOTO, high-voltage safety, and emergency response.
• Maintain compliance with CalOSHA, DTSC, DOT and other regs; support recordkeeping and reporting.
• Oversee hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal; assist with emergency planning.
• Track safety metrics and present insights to site leadership.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Hazard analysis

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/related field

Tools

VelocityEHS

Job description

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 [e-mail].

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.

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