Safety Assurance/EHS Specialist

Safety Assurance/EHS Specialist

Alameda, California 

Rondo Energy is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead and advance environmental, health, and safety programs at our Alameda R&D facility. Reporting directly to the QHSE team, this role plays a critical part in building and sustaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment as we develop groundbreaking technologies for industrial decarbonization. 

If you are passionate about driving safety culture and environmental stewardship in an innovation-driven workplace—and committed to building a clean energy future—join us! 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):  

• Compliance Assurance: Ensuring compliance with OSHA-California requirements. 

• Safety Coaching: Support Alameda R&D and testing activities through daily coaching and driving initiatives to improve team safety and security. 

• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential hazards at the Alameda site and implementing measures to mitigate risks. This is done in conjunction with Delivery and Engineering teams. 

• Incident Investigation: When a near miss or incident occurs, participate in investigating the incidents, conduct an assessment of causes and implement corrective actions. 

• Training and Awareness: Lead company-built safety and/or quality-related training to the facility work teams promoting behavior-based safety principles and prevention of safety issues.  

• Emergency Response Leadership: Follow and execute the emergency response plans for potential incidents at the Alameda site including continual testing and drills. 

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining records of safety inspections, incident reports, equipment inspections, and training records as compliance documentation. 

• Coordination with Contractors: Working with subcontractors and other contractors to ensure they adhere to safety and quality standards prior to starting work at the facility.  

What You Will Bring:  

• Direct working knowledge of CA OSHA requirements 

• BS level degree in a Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience 

• 3-5 years prior experience in an R&D or Testing Safety role in an automotive, chemical engineering, or materials development organization 

• Proven track record of collaboration with Technical teams 

• Previous work experience, preferably in R&D/Testing or manufacturing environment in a safety assurance role. 

• Ability/commitment to learning Rondo HSE and Quality procedures within 3 months of accepting role. 

• Ability to support implementing safety and security processes (from identification to action close-out). 

• Ability/willingness to coach team members in Alameda on safe work practices and procedures.  

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.  

Why Rondo? 

Be part of a mission-driven team developing breakthrough solutions to industrial decarbonization. At Rondo, safety is foundational to everything we build—and we are looking for a team member who shares that commitment. 

What We Offer:  

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits  
• Life Insurance and ADD  
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Catered lunches on-site
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views
• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet 

This role requires being on-site at our Alameda, CA headquarters 5 days per week, with some on-call projects. The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 to $125,000, and you would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.