Senior EHS Specialist

Rippling, Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VulcanForms is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to provide hands-on environmental, health, and safety leadership at the Newburyport, MA site. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and maintenance to identify hazards and reduce risk on the shop floor.

Onsite role, translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, conduct inspections, lead incident investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or similar complex settings.
• Experience implementing EHS programs on the shop floor.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
• Ability to train and coach staff on safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of site EHS programs and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain EHS records and performance data.
• Support development of EHS procedures and work instructions.
• Provide EHS guidance for machine safety and chemical safety.
• Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

On-site manufacturing

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 ( Newburyport, 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 onsite at Newburyport, 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

• 3+ 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.