EHS Lead, U.S. Facilities

EHS Lead, U.S. Facilities, Facilities / Environmental Health & Safety Team
Location: Palo Alto, CA (on‑site)

About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously.
We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey.

Role Overview
As the EHS Lead for U.S. Facilities, you will establish, oversee, and scale Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across all U.S. sites including manufacturing, R&D, and operations. You will drive regulatory compliance, risk management, safety culture, and ensure safe, sustainable operations as 1X grows. You will work directly with leadership to build programs from the ground up, especially for new manufacturing facilities, and serve as a key liaison with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain EH&S programs that comply with federal, state, and local regulations across all U.S. sites.

• Lead development of EH&S protocols for new manufacturing facilities, from initial design through full operation.

• Conduct risk assessments and audits, develop corrective actions, and ensure timely remediation.

• Build and promote a safety‑first culture through training, communication, and direct engagement with employees and teams.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop policies and procedures that enable safe work practices.

• Track and report EH&S key performance indicators (KPIs), incident investigations, and compliance metrics to leadership.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies; manage compliance initiatives, permitting, and external inspections.

• Develop and maintain programs such as Hazard Identification, Incident Investigation.

• Monitor environmental compliance — including handling, storage, disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous materials; manage HAZMAT requirements.

• Develop and implement Emergency Action and Emergency Response Plans; lead employee training, including proper use of PPE and safety practices.

• Maintain safety incident records and ensure OSHA reporting requirements are met.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in EH&S roles within manufacturing, industrial, or high‑growth environments.

• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant state and local regulatory frameworks.

• Experience standing up EH&S programs for new or expanding facilities.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.

• First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

• Master’s degree in a safety‑related field (e.g. EHS, Public Health, Environmental Management) preferred.

• Strong communication skills; hands‑on, proactive approach to solving safety challenges.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $139,000 – $175,000

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.