Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects, Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow, collaborate, and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people, where we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas, allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Position Overview:

The Safety Specialist II is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining health and safety programs within a manufacturing environment. This role leads site-wide EHS compliance efforts, including OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, manages EHS metrics and reporting systems, conducts inspections and risk assessments, and supports incident investigations and corrective actions. The Safety Specialist partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to proactively identify hazards, support change management, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

About the Role – You will:

• Develop, enhance, and promote health and safety programs and policies to promote a safe work environment and mitigate exposure to the environment.
• Lead all safety and health compliance obligations for the organization (i.e. HV, cranes, LOTO, HazCom, Arc Flash / NFPA 70E and PPE) to drive compliance and continual improvement.
• 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.
• Drive Change Management for the site, which includes a detailed process to ensure any safety issues are identified and mitigated prior to change in the facility.
• Track EHS performance and communicate results through dashboards and visual reporting.
• Excel proficiency is a plus.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reporting (i.e. OSHA 300A).
• Provide 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, PPE assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and local authorities.
• Lead the safety acceptance process for all new and modified equipment, including facilitating collaboration and ensuring clear ownership of improvement actions.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align EHS efforts with business priorities.
• Coordinate incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and integrate health and safety programs.
• Provide hands-on health and safety support to the facility, including shop floor.
• Maintain clear project and program documentation and escalate risks or issues as needed.
• Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

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
• 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, Smartsheet applications
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• 1-3 years’ experience as a safety professional, coordinator, or specialist in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree completed
• OSHA 30 hour – General Industry certificate
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA.
• Knowledge of legal repercussions of workplace injuries/accidents and strong leadership skills.
• Comfort in leveraging multiple software platforms to integrate solutions with existing business platforms.
• 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.

You might also have:

• CSP, CIH, or other technical certification
• OSHA 501 – Trainer certificate for General Industry

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.

Location: Greer, SC

Travel: <0 - 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).