Senior EHS Specialist

Rippling, Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

VulcanForms seeks an experienced Senior EHS Specialist to provide hands-on environmental, health, and safety leadership at the Devens, MA facility. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance to identify hazards, reduce risk, investigate incidents, and foster a stronger safety culture.

The role is onsite, focusing on translating regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable controls that support safe production and continuous improvement across multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing-like environments.
• Experience implementing EHS programs with manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS program implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Monitor adherence to EHS policies, procedures, SOPs, and regulations.
• Identify gaps and drive corrective actions through closure.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and performance data.
• Support development and continuous improvement of EHS procedures and work instructions.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to implement engineering and administrative controls.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses and slide-based risk assessments.
• Support safe introduction of new equipment, processes, materials, and facility changes.
• Participate in readiness reviews and pre-startup safety assessments.
• Provide EHS guidance for machine safety, hazardous energy control, electrical safety, material handling, PPE, and chemical safety.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence and coach on safe work practices.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Job description

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

The Senior EHS Specialist will provide hands-on environmental, health, and safety leadership within the VulcanForms ( Devens, MA location ). The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and employees to identify hazards, reduce operational risk, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and strengthen the site's safety culture.

The Senior EHS Specialist will serve as a visible shopfloor EHS leader, helping translate regulatory requirements and company standards into practical, sustainable controls that support safe production and continuous improvement.

This role will require to be onsite at Devens, MA facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of site EHS programs and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with established EHS policies, procedures, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions through closure.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, compliance documentation, and performance data.
• Support development and continuous improvement of EHS procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify hazards and implement effective engineering, administrative, and work-practice controls.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses / Job Safety Analyses and task-based risk assessments.
• Support safe introduction of new equipment, processes, materials, and facility modifications.
• Participate in operational readiness reviews and pre-startup safety assessments.
• Provide EHS guidance for machine safety, hazardous energy control, electrical safety, material handling, PPE, chemical safety, and other manufacturing risks.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence and coach employees and leaders on safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience , preferably in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, medical device, precision machining, metal processing, or a similarly complex industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience implementing EHS programs and working directly with manufacturing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical corrective actions and drive actions to closure.
• Experience delivering EHS training and coaching employees and supervisors.
• Comfortable spending significant time on an active manufacturing floor.
• Ability to support multiple shifts and locations when required.
• Experience combustible dust and associated OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Ability to provide training to individuals or groups

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP
• GSP
• Laser Safety Officeror willing to obtain upon hire
• Radiation Safety Officer or willing to obtain upon hire
• DOT HAZMAT Training and Certification

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000-$154,000.