Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Pay Range: $72,000 annually

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories!

We've been changing the game since 2013, and we're not taking our foot off the gas now.

About the team and position

The Safe & Secure Team helps to keep our 15,000+ associates at our 200+ various locations, safe and secure every day. They develop our Environmental Health and Safety strategy for the enterprise ensuring that our associate safety is, and always will be, a paramount priority. By leveraging their expertise and balancing the needs of the business, our Safe & Secure Environmental Health and Safety Team ensures we do the right thing for our teams, our communities, and our business as we change the way people buy and sell cars. By working cross-functionally this team builds strong partnerships with our business leaders to implement word class programs at each site consistently allowing us to ensure our associate's Health and Safety is a key part of our Carvana Culture.


Carvana is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health and Safety Program Management professional who will bring their passion and expertise to ensuring our Associate's safety. This position will work closely with various business partners and project teams to identify gaps in our processes, develop solutions, and work collaboratively to implement programs, processes, and systems related to our associate's safety and health.


The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter with a passion for environmental health and safety, stellar attention to detail, a high level of flexibility and commitment, and a focus on implementation/execution while living our core values. No day will be exactly the same. This individual will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other teams in the Safe & Secure organization as well as other business units to evolve our approach to health and safety programs. Most importantly, this person will see their insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a rapidly evolving company.

What you will do

• Work collaboratively with other Safe & Secure departments and company business partners to find solutions that will meet our business needs while reducing our risk.
• Use data to identify areas of potential concern and monitor the performance of programs that have been implemented.
• Keep informed of the regulatory environment and ensure that we are developing world-class processes and programs to meet our responsibilities of being a great partner to our communities.
• Assist in the development and management of information systems related to recordkeeping for EHS management and compliance programs.
• Meets deadlines and monitors and summarizes the progress of projects/programs.
• Establishes strong communication protocol to keep key partners informed of progress and support needed to accomplish shared commitments and goals.
• Be the Environmental Health and Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) and work collaboratively with the Safe & Secure Support Field team to implement and manage programs from afar.
• Contribute to the creation of a safe environment, garnering valuable feedback, implementing thoughtful changes, and following up with the teams to make continuous improvements.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you should know/have

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or similar (Will accept other majors if combined with 3+ years' experience in safety roles).
• 1-3 years of experience working with EH&S program development or implementation.
• Related health and safety credentials (ASP/CSP, SMS, OSHA 30, etc.).
• Experience in managing corporate-level safety programs.
• Experience in the implementation of health and safety management platforms.
• Experience in writing Environmental, Health and Safety programs and policies.
• Strong organizational, project management, and program management skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization, including senior management.
• A high degree of integrity and honesty to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Excellent communication, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate others with high influencing skills.
• The energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and find solutions.
• Must be able to prioritize, problem-solve, and work under pressure in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing organization.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with Workday.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Experience in instructional design.
• Proficiency in AI tools.

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.


Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.