EHS Coordinator

The role

The EHS Coordinator provides day-to-day EHS presence at the Hayward and San Carlos sites. This role manages inspections, recordkeeping, and hazardous waste operations to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, DTSC, and local CUPA requirements.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day EHS execution across both sites including inspections, recordkeeping, and corrective-action follow-through
• Keep written programs current and both sites audit-ready under Cal/OSHA, DTSC, and local CUPA requirements
• Run hazardous waste operations including labeling, container checks, manifests, and vendor pickups
• Deliver safety training on schedule with complete records
• Maintain emergency readiness through equipment checks, drills, and emergency response team preparedness
• Drive incident reporting, investigations, and injury case follow-up to closure
• Act as a visible, approachable safety resource on the production floor

Required qualifications

• About 2 years of EHS experience, or a degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Cal/OSHA and California hazardous waste requirements, or a clear eagerness to learn them
• Able to work on-site at both Hayward and San Carlos, traveling between sites as needed

Nice to have

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• hazardous waste (RCRA/DOT) training
• Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or hardware environments
• Exposure to lithium-ion batteries, robotics, or electromechanical hardware

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in homes. They are scaling to move their flagship robot, NEO, into production.