EHS & Risk Manager

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

Were looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)/Risk this role you will support the safe compliant and risk-aware operation of a high-uptime ride hailing/EV operations facility. You will oversee site-level environmental health safety and operational risk programs across fleet operations maintenance areas charging infrastructure cleaning operations and general facility workflows. This role partners closely with operational leadership and cross-functional teams to identify hazards assess operational risk monitor compliance investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

What Youll Do

• Own the development implementation and continuous improvement of site EHS programs policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state local and company safety requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments for operational workflows equipment use vehicle movement charging operations maintenance activity cleaning chemicals ergonomics and contractor activity.
• Lead or support investigations related to injuries near misses vehicle damage facility incidents environmental events and other operational safety concerns.
• Work closely with the City Manager and Implementation Project Supervisor to ensure safety expectations are embedded into daily operations and new process implementation.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation including inspections investigations training records corrective action plans and regulatory logs as required.
• Track key performance indicators related to safety risk incident frequency compliance completion and corrective action closure.
• Oversee delivery and reinforcement of safety orientation toolbox talks refresher training and role-specific safety communication.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition reporting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as Element on-site POC for EHS 3rd party partner.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in EHS safety risk compliance fleet operations logistics transportation warehouse industrial or similar environments.
• Ability to work on-site at our San Diego location 5 days/week.
• Experience leading safety programs in operational or field-based environments.
• Experience leading incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA principles workplace safety practices and operational risk controls.
• Experience with audits inspections compliance documentation and performance reporting.
• Ability to influence frontline teams and leaders without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation ride hailing mobility EV fleet automotive or depot operations.
• Experience supporting 24/7 shift-based operations.
• Familiarity with charging infrastructure vehicle service environments cleaning chemical controls and contractor safety.
• Professional certification such as OSHA ASP CSP CHST or similar is a plus.
• Experience supporting site launch process rollout or rapid operational scaling.
• Background in continuous improvement Lean or structured problem-solving methodologies.

Location

Current Location: San Diego CA

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101900 - $140140 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individuals knowledge skills experience equity with other team members and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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