Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra’s innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems – enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterra’s battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra® batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.

Position Overview:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer will lead critical initiatives that protect our people, our facilities, and our environment at Proterra’s Greer manufacturing site. This role drives EHS program development, regulatory compliance, ISO 14001 management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement across operations. The EHS Engineer partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Leadership to strengthen our safety culture, reduce risk, and support sustainable, high‑quality manufacturing.

About the Role – You will:

• Develop, enhance, and promote environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and mitigate exposure to the environment.
• Influences Plant, Production, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Executive leadership to drive the EHS culture, performance, and results.
• Management of all EHS programs and policies
• Supports company interface with regulatory authorities for regulatory visits, requests and submissions for the region.
• Monitors changes to all EHS regulations pertaining to their area and reviews recommendations for incorporation into EHS management systems and standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, federal, state and local guidelines regarding health and safety programs
• Accountable for managing site EHS documentation to include program design, EHS data collection and posting, training documentation, and EHS KPI reports.
• Lead all efforts to maintain ISO 14001 certification and manage the system to ensure compliance, subsequent recertifications.
• Lead all environmental compliance obligations for the organization including applicable regulatory reports
• Serve as the system administrator for all EHS Metrics including, but not limited to incident and corrective action management, compliance training, safety observations, and near miss reporting.
• Prepare EHS reports detailing leading and lagging metrics. Power BI proficiency is a plus.
• Develop, maintain, track, and report all EHS training and serve as the system administer for Proterra’s EHS Learning Management System (LMS).
• Conduct safety inspections, ergonomic risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, SC DES, and local authorities.
• Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and integrate waste management, minimization, and recycling programs.
• Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure continuous improvement, compliance.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the EHS team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company!
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the EHS team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.
• You will report to the EHS, Facilities, & Sustainability Director and collaborate with other EHS team members located at our Greer Manufacturing Facility, while also collaborating with other members of the Volvo Group EHS organization.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization; Works well within a team environment and exhibits command presence and professional demeanor at all times.
• A servant leader; to both our internal and external customers
• Driven to continuously improve, adopting our “Better Never Stops” mission
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• B.S. degree in an EHS, Engineering, or technical-related field required
• 7+ years in EHS roles within a manufacturing setting
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of EPA, SCDES, DOT, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Interfacing with regulatory agencies
• Comfort in leveraging multiple software platforms to integrate solutions with existing business platforms.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update EHS policies, procedures, and training material
• Adept at conflict resolution and finding consensus in challenging situations.
• Physical Demands:
  • May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
  • Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
  • Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
  • Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
  • Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.
  • Hands-on position on the production floor as well as time spent in an office environment preparing documents and/or performing training.
• Environmental Demands:
  • Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions.
  • Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
  • Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

You might also have:

• CSP, CIH, and/or CHMM certification
• Master’s Degree
• OSHA 501 – Trainer certificate for General Industry
• Leading EHS Programs in the automotive industry
• Working knowledge of Electric Vehicle manufacturing
• Proficiency with Power BI

Location: Onsite role in Greer, SC

Travel: <10%

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B, OPT, CPT, TN or any other employment sponsorship).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

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