Lead, Construction Safety

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

This role will be critical in proactively managing EHS risks, leading contractor safety management, and standardizing launch processes. This role will be responsible for comprehensive risk assessments, cross-functional EHS coordination, contractor safety and the development of scalable safety protocols. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and can communicate regulations effectively to a variety of groups with diverse interests and backgrounds. The person in this position should be able to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and team-oriented environment.

• Influence teams and drive toward shared goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership with updates in the execution of complex, fast-paced and/or unorthodox construction projects.
• Solve problems while maintaining a high level of attention to detail while engaging others.
• Ensure construction activities are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Rivian requirements
• Ensure completion of risk assessments related to EHS launch
• Manage comprehensive commissioning processes and identify gaps as needed.
• Ensure safety related launch of manufacturing facilities including specific requirements
• Support EHS contractor management including vetting, auditing and inspections
• Conduct site audits and identify corrective actions
• Review and approve Job Hazard Assessments for high risk construction tasks
• Employ an extensive knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements to assure compliance and proactive management of risk.
• Maintain existing systems for commissioning status and document retention.
• Other responsibilities as required

• Bachelors Degree
• 6+ years related experience
• Competent skills in Google Workspace and Autodesk products
• Requires up to 25% travel for this role, domestic & international travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Experience with Contractor management and vetting
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulatory standards
• Experience with equipment integration in high volume manufacturing
• Experience with safety related facility commissioning and launches.
• Experience with technical safety programs such as CoHE, construction safety, and other applicable programs.
• Proficiency with Atlassian program management software tools Jira and Confluence
• Preferred:
  • Recognized professional certification (CSP, CHST)
  • Experience in Battery/EV Manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of building codes and facilities best practices

Salary Range for Normal, IL based applicants: $114,000 - $142,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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