Were seeking an Environment, Health & Safety Manager - Americas to join NVIDIA at our Santa Clara, California headquarters! This role involves leading a regional EHS team and managing programs across our Americas portfolio in the U.S, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. You will collaborate with Real Estate, Facilities, R&D, and Sustainability/ESG to maintain safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplaces.
This position requires an active onsite presence in Santa Clara to effectively engage with labs, offices, and regional partners.
What youll be doing:
• Lead EHS strategy and execution for offices, labs, warehouses, and critical technical environments across several U.S. states and countries.
• Manage and develop a regional EHS team.
• Hiring, performance management, mentorship, and day-to-day support while coaching safety champions and external consultants and contractors.
• Turn regional objectives into plans, budgets, and schedules; establish procedures that guide how the Americas organization operates.
• Implement and improve EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent), track conformance, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local requirements; coordinate permits and records; represent the region during regulatory inspections.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near misses, conduct root-cause analysis, develop action plans, and collaborate with HR on health and safety-related cases when necessary.
• Support specialized programs including radiation safety, robotics safety, and high-energy or electrical testing.
• Contribute EHS expertise to acquisitions, expansions, and site openings or closures in the Americas.
What we need to see:
• Bachelors degree in Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, Environmental/Occupational Health, Engineering, or a similar technical area (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ overall years of progressive EHS experience with multi-site responsibility in high-tech, R&D, semiconductor, manufacturing, or data-center-type environments.
• 3+ years of direct people-management experience leading EHS or technical professionals, with accountability for goals, feedback, and performance decisions.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 (or OHSAS 18001) systems.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/local regulations, along with a proven history of resolving issues identified in audits and inspections.
• Proven ability to work with engineering, R&D, facilities, and/or sustainability teams on labs, test equipment, robotics, or similar advanced technologies.
• Strong project leadership skills with a track record of taking initiative, communicating progress proactively, driving accountability, and building alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or an equivalent regional credential.
• Experience with critical environments (data centers, advanced labs, semiconductor operations) and application of NFPA 70E or similar standards.
• Direct partnership with Sustainability/ESG teams on climate, resource efficiency, or waste-reduction initiatives and contributions to ESG ratings or disclosures.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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