Agility Robotics
Senior Director of Facilities and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
About the role
The Senior Director of Facilities and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities management, maintenance, capital projects, and EHS compliance across the company's portfolio of multiple regional facilities. This role ensures a safe, efficient, and compliant operational environment that supports the organization’s mission and growth. The Director will develop and implement long-range strategies for facility lifecycle management, sustainability, and world-class safety programs.
About the work
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year Facilities Master Plan covering all sites, including space planning, preventative maintenance, deferred maintenance, and capital improvements.
- Operational Oversight: Direct the day-to-day operations of all facilities, ensuring optimal functioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and building automation systems.
- Budget Management: Prepare, justify, and manage the annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the entire facilities portfolio. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high operational standards.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee the selection, negotiation, and management of service contracts (e.g., janitorial, landscaping, security, specialized maintenance) across all locations.
- Project Management: Lead all capital projects (e.g., renovations, expansions, new construction) from conception through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- EHS Strategy: Establish and lead a culture of safety across all facilities. Develop, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide EHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Compliance: Ensure all facilities are compliant with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory agencies. Maintain and submit all required environmental permits and reporting.
- Risk Management: Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections at all sites. Implement corrective actions and emergency response procedures (e.g., fire, disaster recovery, medical).
- Training: Oversee the development and delivery of mandatory EHS training programs for all employees, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
- Incident Management: Investigate all workplace injuries, accidents, and environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
- Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and manage a team of Facilities Managers, EHS Specialists, and maintenance staff located at various sites.
- Performance Metrics: Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for facilities performance, maintenance effectiveness, and EHS metrics (e.g., Total Recordable Incident Rate - TRIR).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years direct work experience in facilities and EHS management, construction and tenant improvements contracting, construction supervision, project management, budget planning, and asset management with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple, geographically dispersed facilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure, particularly during facility emergencies or safety incidents.
- Ability to translate corporate goals into long-term facilities and EHS strategies.
- Deep, working knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, building codes, and life safety requirements.
- Well-developed ability to work with contractors, subcontractors, tradespeople to work with compliance agencies and utility agencies/companies.
- Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office Suite; AutoCAD a plus.
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production facility.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds at a time.
- Domestic travel up to 30%.
Full-time Employees are eligible for Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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