Head of Safety & Environment

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What Youll Do:

• Ensure corporate Safety Programs comply with evolving OSHA requirements (IIPP Injury and Illness Prevention Program, COVID testing/vaccine requirements, recurring safety training)
• Serve as Occupational Safety Liaison to Safety Council and all departments to sustain a zero-injury workplace
• Consolidate behavior-based safety programs, policies, training and work practices into Accident Prevention Manual
• Coordinate Safety programs within Archer and with outsourced HSE service providers, contractors and consultants as primary contact
• Ensure compliant handling and management of waste streams: storage/inventory, manifests, disposal and reporting
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safety programs such as Lock-out / Tag-out
• Monitor regulatory developments applicable to HSE programs
• Serve as on-site Agency Liaison for inspections, audit and enforcement
• Coordinate Facility Permitting (offices, laboratories and manufacturing)

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Safety) or related profession with at least 6+ years experience in environmental engineering or health and safety or 10+ years of experience in environmental engineering or health and safety.
• Previous experience leading safety within a manufacturing organization
• Experience creating corporate safety culture programs, safety training modules

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with all facets of Lithium-ion battery storage, testing and use
• Aviation industry experience
• Working knowledge of Industrial Hygiene Principles, SARA 311/312/313 reporting, NSR Permitting

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between$183,600-216,000.Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.