Manufacturing, Automotive (Electric Vehicles), Marine, Software

EHS Manager

Torrance, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

OSHA
CalOSHA
EPA
CUPA
SCAQMD
NIOSH
ANSI
high-voltage
crane safety
chemical management

Nice to have

startup experience
high-growth company experience
safety culture
hardware manufacturing

Role summary

Arc is seeking an EHS Manager to lead and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within its manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. This role requires a self-motivated individual with 3+ years of experience in EHS program management, particularly in engineering or manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, CalOSHA, EPA, etc.) while fostering a strong safety culture. Responsibilities include managing occupational safety programs, leading incident investigations, overseeing waste management, and conducting safety inspections. Experience in high-growth companies and hardware manufacturing is a plus.

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is a self-motivated builder with the ability to create safety systems, who can adapt quickly in a dynamic environment, and effectively balances regulatory compliance with practical solutions to support our growth. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will work from our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. Still, there are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant in this role.

What You'll Do

Leading and maintaining Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the organization, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility

Working closely with operations leadership, engineers, and employees at all levels to implement best-in-class safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement

Maintaining and improving occupational safety programs such as high-voltage, crane safety, chemical management, incident management, industrial ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and air quality.

Managing safety ticketing system and associated metrics

Leading accident/incidents investigations, analyze root causes, and implement preventative actions; Managing occupational and/or workers compensation injuries

Identifying proactive workplace safety opportunities in a manufacturing environment and documenting safety inspections

Owning all hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including proper handling, labeling, and storage

Recognizing requirements and ensuring compliance to safety programs and standards including: hazard communication, fall protection, respiratory protection, lockout/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, power & hand-held tools, electrical, emergency response, and chemical management

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety Management, Occupational Safety or a related field; or equivalent work experience

3+ years of managing and implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Strong working knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, CalOSHA, EPA, CUPA, SCAQMD, NIOSH)

Working knowledge of ANSI standards

Bonus Qualifications

Startup or high-growth company experience

Experience establishing safety culture in young organizations

Proactive safety mindset

Experience in hardware manufacturing

Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base salary for this role is P3: $135,000 P4: $160,000 annuallyHighly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents

Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure

Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees

Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access

Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose

Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend

Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe

Captain training — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family

Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.

Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

Ownership over both your work and the company’s success

Empathy for colleagues and for customers

Humility in problem solving and collaboration

Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly

Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

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