Element has an opportunity for a Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager who will support the Huntington Beach testing facility. The successful candidate will ensure Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) regulatory compliance, policy implementation, risk mitigation and drive the One Element Safety culture.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000/year (Depending on Experience)

• Championing our One Element Safety culture by promoting a Zero Harm mindset across the site and aligning efforts with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Driving the implementation and continuous improvement of SHE policies, procedures, and programs to ensure full compliance and high standards across operations.

• Collaborating closely with frontline teams and department leaders to embed safety into daily routines through active engagement, open feedback, and solution-oriented action planning.

• Providing expert guidance on SHE best practices and supporting the adoption of Element Safety Standards among all employees.

• Participating in risk assessments and delivering forward-thinking, practical solutions to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

• Leveraging data and safety metrics to identify trends, close gaps, and enhance workplace safety through actionable insights.

• Monitoring and reporting SHE KPIs to track performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Leading or supporting incident and accident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, corrective actions are implemented promptly, and learnings are shared.

• Supporting workers’ compensation case management and follow-up in coordination with HR and leadership.

• Delivering impactful SHE onboarding and training sessions for new hires to ensure understanding, engagement, and retention of key safety practices.

• Overseeing safety protocols for subcontractors to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Supporting laboratory security procedures and ensuring safety controls are in place and maintained.

• Bachelor’s degree (or working toward one) in Safety Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field – or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in a SHE leadership or coordination role, ideally within a manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environment.

• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling messages to all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust, engage teams, and foster a collaborative safety culture rooted in respect and accountability.

• Skilled at interpreting and applying technical documentation such as safety protocols, maintenance procedures, regulatory standards, and customer testing requirements.

• Comfortable delivering safety training, presentations, and orientations to diverse employee groups.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to create reports, track metrics, and prepare presentations.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Analytical thinker with the ability to problem-solve in situations with limited structure or precedent.

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a hybrid environment encompassing office, laboratory, and production floor settings.

• Regular presence on the production floor and in lab areas is expected to support safety engagement, audits, and coaching with employees at all levels.

• The work may involve occasional exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and airborne particles, mitigated through strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols.

• The role requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and respiratory protection where applicable.

• Must be comfortable walking and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs, and accessing various areas of the facility for inspections and incident investigations.

• Occasional travel to other sites or locations may be required for training, audits, or company-wide SHE initiatives.

• Flexibility to respond to emergency situations, incidents, or after-hours needs as required in alignment with safety leadership responsibilities.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.