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BYD

Diversified high-tech automaker and battery producer

ESS Safety Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Lancaster, CA, USA
In PersonTravel to company, customer, and project sites may be required; travel is listed as 75%.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, EHS, industrial safety, engineering, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • At least five years of progressive safety or EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing, electrical, energy, construction, or industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, contractors, and senior leadership.
  • Ability to work in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, construction sites, customer locations, and BESS project sites, with possible exposure to electrical equipment, batteries, machinery, chemicals, noise, heat, dust, and other industrial hazards, using required PPE.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and the specified sitting, hand-use, communication, reaching, standing, walking, and crouching/kneeling requirements.
  • Ability to travel to company, customer, and project sites; travel is listed as 75%.
  • This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
  • Manage safety programs including Hazard Communication, LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, emergency response, fall protection, machine safety, and other applicable programs.
  • Develop and maintain safety procedures for lithium-ion batteries and BESS operations, including thermal runaway, fire, electrical, chemical, and stored-energy hazards.
  • Conduct routine facility, field, and project safety inspections and audits.
  • Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and projects.
  • Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage, battery incidents, and other safety events.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Develop and coordinate employee safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
  • Manage the company PPE program and ensure appropriate PPE is identified, provided, and properly used.
  • Oversee contractor and visitor safety requirements.
  • Support safety activities for BESS installation, commissioning, maintenance, and field service operations.
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including procedures for battery fires, thermal runaway, electrical incidents, chemical exposure, and other emergencies.
  • Maintain OSHA records, safety documentation, training records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
  • Track safety metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to management.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and Project Management to identify and resolve safety concerns.
  • Promote employee participation, hazard reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement of the company's safety culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), lithium-ion batteries, renewable energy, or electrical systems.
  • Experience with high-voltage and electrical safety.
  • OSHA 30-hour certification.
  • CSP, ASP, CHST, or another recognized safety certification.
  • Experience with ISO 45001, NFPA standards, or safety management systems.
  • Strong execution skills, including attention to detail and multitasking.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative thinking and the ability to shift gears quickly.
  • Thoroughness and a customer/client focus.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and countermeasure-identification skills related to ESS.
  • MS Office skills.
  • Time-management and organization skills.

About the company

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BYD

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BYD is a diversified high-tech company focused on new energy vehicles and energy storage. It designs and sells BEVs and PHEVs, and makes many parts in-house, including batteries, motors, and semiconductors, to tightly control its supply chain. Its Blade Battery uses LFP cells with a blade-like structure and cell-to-pack design to boost space efficiency, safety, and pack strength, and it ships its technology to other automakers as well. Its goal is to provide sustainable transportation and energy solutions worldwide by leveraging vertical integration and a broad range of energy products.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Reuters reported September 2026 sales up 17.8% to 440,293 vehicles, driven by exports.
  • Argentina opened in late 2025; BYD became the ninth-best-selling brand by October 2026.
  • Europe keeps expanding: BYD launched ATTO 2 DM-i and plans Hungary truck production.

What critics are saying

  • BYD’s Shark 6 software defect, disclosed October 1, 2026, damages trust and triggers recalls.
  • EU tariffs of 17% plus tougher local-content rules squeeze BYD exports in 2026-2027.
  • China demand stays weak; August 2026 sales relied on exports after eight declining months.

What makes BYD unique

  • BYD vertically integrates batteries, drivetrains, semiconductors, and assembly, compressing costs and iteration cycles.
  • Blade battery and DM-i powertrains differentiate safety, range, and hybrid efficiency globally.
  • Wang Chuanfu built BYD into the world’s largest EV shipper by volume.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO/vacation interpretation not applicable as unlimited PTO not stated; here only explicit is not present
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
Business Motoring
Oct 21st, 2026
BYD offers Truckman accessories for Shark pickup.

BYD offers Truckman accessories for Shark pickup. Shark customers can purchase load bed hardtops, tonneau covers, cargo bars, and the DragMat via their BYD dealer. BYD has partnered with Truckman to offer a series of accessories for the Shark pickup truck, sold through BYD dealers. Shark customers can purchase load bed hardtops, tonneau covers, cargo bars, and the DragMat via their BYD dealer. Two hardtops are offered: the colour-matched Grand Hardtop, and the more durable, powder-coated M-Series. The Grand Hardtop has pop-out rear windows, rear window heating, and remote central locking. It is priced at £2,716.22 including VAT. For £2,412, the M-Series offers gull-wing side windows for easy loading, and multiple mounting points for further accessories. It is intended to be more durable than the Grand Hardtop. Two tonneau covers are also offered, both of which are weather resistant and have a T-slot system for mounting cargo bars. The manually-retracting tonneau cover is priced at £1,245.60, while the £1,756.80 cover is electrically retractable, and can be operated via an app. Truckman offers black cross bars for the BYD Shark, priced at £344.40. The £244.15 DragMat slides in and out of the bed for easier loading, and has a capacity of 100kg. Though the accessories are sold via BYD dealers, they are fitted by Truckman. Truckman offers nationwide fitting, and a three-year warranty on all accessories.

Fleet Auto News
Oct 21st, 2026
How BYD plans to protect fleet resale values.

How BYD plans to protect fleet resale values. Residual values have become a key part of BYD's fleet strategy as the brand works to build confidence among Fleet Managers considering whole-of-life cost rather than simply purchase price. Marcus Walker, National Fleet Sales Manager at BYD Australia and New Zealand, told the Fleet News Group podcast that protecting resale values has been an important focus for the company as its fleet volumes increase. "Residual values is a key strategy pillar of the fleet team and our broader business too," Walker said. For fleets operating vehicles on three, four or five-year replacement cycles, resale performance can materially change the total cost of ownership. A vehicle with an attractive purchase price can become more expensive over its lifecycle if values fall sharply before disposal. For Fleet Managers and Fleet Management Organisations, that means pricing strategy and used-vehicle demand need to be considered alongside running costs, servicing and energy consumption. Avoiding heavy discounting. One part of BYD's approach has been to avoid large discounts on existing models simply to reach a lower price point. Walker said BYD has instead preferred to introduce additional variants where possible. "We will never do heavy discounts on a model to try and put it into a new price bracket," Walker said. He pointed to the introduction of lower-priced variants such as the ATTO 3 Essential as an example of that strategy. Rather than discounting an existing higher-specification model, BYD can introduce another variant aimed at customers with a different budget. Walker said the intention is to avoid undermining the value of vehicles already in the market. "What that does is it keeps the residual value of the previous one, but also brings in another sub model that helps get people into the EV bracket," he said. For Fleet Managers, that approach matters because substantial manufacturer discounting can influence used-vehicle expectations. If new vehicles are routinely sold well below their original positioning, it can place additional pressure on existing vehicles approaching disposal. Using auctions to create market evidence. BYD is also using the used-vehicle market to provide Fleet Management Organisations with more information about actual resale outcomes. Walker said BYD has partnered with Pickles to put vehicles through public auctions, allowing fleet partners to observe what vehicles are achieving in the secondary market. "We have partnered with Pickles Auctions to be able to put our vehicles through public auction," Walker said. He said the process gives Fleet Management Organisations greater visibility of market results and helps provide data that can be used when assessing future residual assumptions. "Our FMOs can see real time and live what our vehicles are going through on the public side," Walker said. That type of information becomes increasingly valuable as more battery electric vehicles enter the used market. While established internal-combustion models may have years of historical disposal data available, newer EVs have a shorter remarketing history. Actual auction results provide another data point for fleets and finance providers trying to understand future values. Early ATTO 3 results provide a benchmark. During the interview, Walker was also asked about early BYD ATTO 3 vehicles reaching the used market after around three years. He said the information provided to BYD indicated a residual of approximately 55 per cent after three years, although he noted that some ex-rental vehicles produced different results. "There were some ex rentals that went through that obviously were a little bit different," Walker said. "If you take those out, it's about the 55% residual after three years was the information we've been given." The figure provides an early reference point rather than a guarantee of future resale performance. Vehicle condition, kilometres travelled, specification, market supply and broader demand can all affect disposal outcomes, while the Australian used-EV market continues to develop. For Fleet Managers, the more useful point may be that BYD is now gathering actual disposal data as its earliest vehicles reach traditional fleet replacement ages. Warranty changes may also support confidence. BYD's move to retrospectively improve warranty coverage for vehicles already sold in Australia could also influence confidence among used-vehicle buyers. Rather than limiting the revised warranty conditions to new customers, the company extended the changes to existing vehicles. Walker said the decision was intended to demonstrate confidence in the product and support existing owners. "We don't want to draw a line in the sand. We want to grow ourselves in as an Australian business, and part of that is really showing trust in the brand," Walker said. He suggested the decision may also encourage repeat purchases, although he acknowledged he had not seen data confirming the effect. From a fleet perspective, transferable warranty coverage and confidence in ongoing manufacturer support can become relevant when vehicles reach the second-hand market. Whole-of-life cost remains the bigger question. As BYD competes for more fleet business, purchase price alone will not determine whether its vehicles become established within major fleet replacement programs. Fleet Managers will increasingly be looking at the full lifecycle: acquisition cost, charging or fuel, maintenance, downtime and eventual disposal value. BYD's decision to avoid heavy discounting, introduce additional variants and provide more visibility of auction results shows the company is trying to influence one of the areas that remains difficult to predict for newer EV brands. For fleet buyers, the next few years will provide considerably more evidence. As larger numbers of BYD vehicles complete their first fleet replacement cycles, actual disposal results will begin to show whether those strategies are translating into consistent whole-of-life cost outcomes.

Car Revs Daily
Oct 20th, 2026
BYD prepares a new Tang for China, featuring a grand, tech-savvy interior.

BYD prepares a new Tang for China, featuring a grand, tech-savvy interior. October 20, 2026 Two screens larger than 30 inches facing the driver and front passenger, in a family SUV measuring 5.05 meters long... On paper, you'd almost mistake it for a high-tech living room rather than a car. Yet this is what BYD is preparing with the next generation of its flagship electric SUV, the Tang, whose homologation sheet has just resurfaced in China and says a lot about the automaker's shift: even bigger, even more powerful, but above all focused on the in-cabin experience. Slated for the Q4 2026 launch on the Chinese market, this BYD Tang EV of the third generation shifts its philosophy according to CarNewsChina. It remains a large 100% electric SUV, now limited to 5 seats while its predecessor offered 6 or 7. And it prioritizes its presentation like never before, with an XXL interior dominated by a dual giant-screen setup and a new interface dubbed the "Giant Screen UI", to the point that the technical sheet showing 691 hp becomes almost secondary. A new BYD Tang EV: longer, more powerful... but only five seats. Documents published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the measurements of this large electric SUV. The new Tang EV measures 5,045 mm (about 198.6 in) long, 1,980 mm (about 78.0 in) wide, and 1,740 mm (about 68.5 in) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm (roughly 116.1 in). It gains 145 mm in length and 130 mm in wheelbase compared to the second-generation Tang EV, providing more rear legroom and a stronger road presence. In return, BYD abandons the old model's 6- and 7-seat configurations: the homologation sheet lists only a 5-seat version. Curb weight reaches 2,520 kg (about 5,554 lb), with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 2,975 kg (roughly 6,552 lb). In the lineup, the true "7-seat" role now falls to the Da Tang EV, launched in mid-2026 in China, at 5,263 mm long, with three rows and pricing from around 239,900 yuan (about €33,000). BYD has not yet detailed the price positioning of this new Tang EV relative to its larger sibling: no specifics are given yet. XXL interior, giant dual screens and a tech arsenal for the BYD Tang EV. If the bodywork moves forward in small increments, it's the interior that marks a real break. The first official images show a very horizontal cockpit, dominated by two monumental panels: a panoramic display of about 35.4 inches at the base of the windshield and a central screen of about 30 inches, stretched across most of the dashboard. BYD adds its new modular Giant Screen UI, designed as a giant tablet where you can resize and organize windows (navigation, music, climate control, vehicle info) almost on a custom basis. A virtual assistant avatar, named Xiao Mianbao, responds to voice commands, enhancing the "connected living room" vibe even further. The ambiance clearly targets "premium accessible": matte leather upholstery, new hues Dune Beige and Amber Brown, an expansive glass roof with ambient lighting sweeping the full width of the dashboard and into the door panels. In the rear, BYD emphasizes a second row with a backrest recline up to 130 degrees, taking advantage of the longer wheelbase and the absence of a third row to offer a true travel seat for passengers. Under the surface, the specs match the ambition, with a two-motor version announced at 515 kW (about 691 hp combined) and a top speed of 250 km/h (roughly 155 mph), a significant jump over the old Tang EV's all-wheel drive. In terms of energy, the third-generation Tang EV relies on a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from BYD's FinDreams family, using the company's own Blade Battery 2.0 technology. The range lineup should offer capacities of 88.7 and 105.8 kWh, paired with a range up to 850 km (CLTC Chinese cycle). BYD also touts a "Flash Charging" feature capable of taking the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes under optimal conditions. The homologation documents, however, do not specify the exact capacity and range that would be associated with the 515 kW two-motor version: at this stage, no reliable figures are given on that point. The chassis doesn't stop at the basics either. The new BYD Tang EV can be equipped with the air-spring suspension DiSus-A, capable of adjusting height and stiffness in real time, with road preview to smooth out irregularities. On the driver-assistance front, the images show a roof-integrated LiDAR and cameras tucked into the front fenders, paired with the DiPilot 300 package, known in its market as "God's Eye B." The detailed list of features and whether this gear is standard or optional remains to be confirmed for this variant. As for a potential Europe-wide rollout, BYD has not weighed in yet, leaving this spectacular rolling lounge initially confined to the Chinese market. Nolan Kessler I focus on performance-driven cars, emerging technologies, and the business forces shaping the automotive industry. My work aims to deliver clear, relevant insights without unnecessary noise, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. I follow the evolution of mobility daily, with a particular interest in what defines the next generation of driving.

Associated Press
Oct 20th, 2026
Nexteer opens Camaçari steering assembly plant in Brazil to supply BYD

Nexteer Automotive has opened a new assembly facility in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, to support BYD's growing vehicle production in the country. The plant began production in early October 2026. It sits about 10km from BYD's Camaçari operations and will assemble Column-Assist Electric Power Steering (CEPS) systems. Final assembly and logistics will use components and subassemblies from Nexteer's global manufacturing network. The site joins Nexteer's main plant in Porto Alegre and its Porto Real facility in Rio de Janeiro. "By locating this facility near BYD's operations in Camaçari, we can enhance supply chain efficiency, improve responsiveness and strengthen collaboration," said Jeferson Oliveira, country director for Brazil at Nexteer.

Carba
Oct 20th, 2026
BYD launches bigger gen-2 Seagull in China from $9,900 with flash charging.

BYD launches bigger gen-2 Seagull in China from $9,900 with flash charging. BYD launched the second-generation Seagull in China on Tuesday at a starting price of 65,900 yuan ($9,900), 4,000 yuan below the outgoing model, as the entry-level model grows into a five-seater with flash charging and an optional LiDAR. The car giant unveiled the car at the Zhengzhou International Circuit in Henan province, where it offered five versions priced up to 99,900 yuan ($14,900). BYD opened blind pre-orders on October 9 without disclosing prices, Zhang Zhuo, general manager of BYD's Ocean Network sales division, said at the time. The company has not said whether the second-generation Seagull will be sold in Europe or other markets outside China. The first-generation Seagull is sold in Europe as the Dolphin Surf. Five trims, two ranges. The two entry versions, Vitality and Freedom, cost 65,900 yuan and 72,900 yuan ($9,900) and offer a CLTC range of 320 km. The three flash-charging versions, Comfort, Flying and Smart, are priced at 75,900 yuan ($11,400), 82,900 yuan ($12,400) and 99,900 yuan, with a 420 km CLTC range. A limited-time trade-in offer cuts 3,000 yuan from each version, bringing the range to 62,900 to 96,900 yuan ($9,400 to $14,500). The new entry price is 4,000 yuan below the 69,900 yuan at which the 2026 Seagull started when it launched in May. It is also 7,900 yuan below the 73,800 yuan at which BYD launched the original Seagull in April 2023. Bigger and rear-driven. The new Seagull measures 4,205 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall on a 2,650 mm wheelbase, according to a filing in the 409th batch of new-product notices from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). That makes it 425 mm longer, 95 mm wider and 30 mm taller than the 3,780 mm outgoing model, with a 150 mm longer wheelbase. The longer body takes the Seagull from four seats to five and adds a 94-liter front trunk, while rear cargo space ranges from 380 liters to 1,380 liters with the rear seats folded. The car switches from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and replaces the torsion-beam rear suspension with a multi-link independent setup. The MIIT filing listed a permanent magnet synchronous motor made by Zhengzhou BYD Automobile with a peak output of 95 kW and a top speed of 150 km/h, up from 55 kW and 130 km/h in the outgoing model. Batteries and flash charging. Autohome lists battery packs of 30.1 kWh for the 320 km versions and 39.2 kWh for the 420 km versions, up from 30.08 kWh and 38.88 kWh in the 2026 model. The MIIT filing showed lithium iron phosphate batteries supplied by BYD's FinDreams battery unit, with curb weights of 1,180 kg and 1,255 kg for the two filed versions. The three 420 km versions support BYD's flash charging, which can take the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes at dedicated stations, IT Home reported. "Starting today, every purchase comes with 12 months of free flash charging, with no limit on electricity," Zhang said at the event. He said BYD had built 12,165 flash charging stations as of Tuesday and plans to reach 20,000 by the end of the year. Buyers of the two 320 km versions instead get a 7 kW home charger with free installation within two years of delivery. God's Eye with LiDAR. Higher-spec versions can be fitted with a LiDAR sensor and BYD's God's Eye B driver-assistance system, also called DiPilot 300, which supports highway and city navigation and automated parking. God's Eye C comes standard across the range. BYD covers losses from accidents caused by its smart parking and, for one year, its city navigation feature. Inside, the Seagull drops its separate instrument display and features a 15.6-inch central screen running BYD's DiLink 150 system. A key model for BYD. BYD sold 38,650 Seagulls in September and 265,901 in the first nine months of 2026, according to the company's monthly model breakdown. September sales rose 11.75% from 34,586 a year earlier, while the nine-month total fell 33.2% from 398,200 in the same period of 2025. The Seagull sold 479,294 units in 2024, its first full year on sale, according to the same figures. The Seagull sold 529,537 units in 2025, which means its 2026 total through September stands at 50.2% of last year's volume. The Seagull accounted for 14.2% of the 273,143 battery electric passenger cars BYD sold in September, and 8.5% of its 456,713 total passenger car sales, according to BYD's monthly data. Its share of BYD's battery electric sales stood at 16.3% in the first nine months of 2026, down from 24.8% a year earlier. BYD sold 1,629,957 battery electric passenger cars in the first nine months, up 1.5% from a year earlier, while plug-in hybrid sales fell 10.2% to 1,448,587. Excluding the Seagull, its fully electric sales rose 12.9% to 1,364,056 over the period. Total passenger car sales fell 4.4% to 3,078,544 in the first nine months, even as September rose 16.2% from 393,060 a year earlier on a 33.2% jump in fully electric sales. In 2025, the Seagull made up 23.5% of BYD's 2,256,714 battery electric passenger car sales. The new model arrives as BYD's home market weakens: its domestic retail sales fell 28.9% from a year earlier to 246,816 in September, China Passenger Car Association data show. BYD still led the ranking with a 22.8% share of China's new energy vehicle retail market. Next on BYD