Big Ass Fans Careers

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

Big Ass Fans is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive, and we’re looking for an Environment, Health, and Safety Associate to help lead the way. In this role, you’ll assist with the administration, implementation, and enforcement of BAF’s health and safety policies while supporting a strong, people‑first safety culture.

What You'll Do

• Support site compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations, as well as company EHS policies.
• Assist with incident investigations, injury case management, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Support emergency response programs, including training, drills, equipment readiness, and inspections.
• Conduct routine safety observations, hazard assessments, and risk reduction activities.
• Partner with Operations to develop and maintain JSAs and safe work procedures.
• Support contractor safety oversight and regulatory inspections, permitting, and audits.
• Track, trend, and report EHS metrics; maintain audit‑ready records, compliance calendars, and action items.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, committees, training, and Front Line Obsession initiatives.
• Participate in pre‑startup safety reviews and change management processes; exercise stop‑work authority when necessary.
• Maintain safety resources, including PPE inventory and availability.
• Support new hire onboarding, site access coordination, and employee engagement activities.
• Provide administrative and cross‑functional support to frontline production, logistics, HR, Operations, and Facilities teams.
• Balance safety responsibilities with administrative support in a fast‑paced environment and assist with special projects as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Management, or a related engineering/scientific field preferred.
• 1–3 years of safety or EHS experience preferred.
• Technical safety certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection Competent Person) strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Experience supporting safety in warehouse, construction, mobile equipment, and production environments.
• Ability to develop written procedures, identify hazards, evaluate safety issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
• Ability to conduct audits and investigations as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

First 90 Days

Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist:

Days 1-30:

• Learn site operations, safety risks, and workplace culture
• Become familiar with EHS policies, procedures, and administrative workflows
• Build strong relationships and credibility with frontline teams and key partners

Days 31-60:

• Independently manage core safety and administrative responsibilities
• Begin identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Increase visibility and presence on the production floor

Days 61-90+:

• Serve as a trusted safety and administrative resource across the site
• Drive proactive risk reduction and employee engagement initiatives
• Improve processes, systems, and tools where opportunities exist

The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You’ll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you’ll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have about the company.
2. Virtual Interview: This will be a virtual video interview with the Director of Operational Excellence and Director of Safety. In this meeting, you’ll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, going over the day-to-day operations, and learn about the role’s expectations.
3. On-site Interview: You'll be invited to our Fort Worth facility to meet with several members of the team to cover any unanswered questions.

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.