Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Job Description

The EHS Officer is a key member of the high performing team that is bringing advanced lithium-ion batteries to market along with developing the proprietary manufacturing system to produce this product. The successful candidate will lead efforts to create and maintain a strong culture of safety within all departments.  Our engineering development programs are fast paced, requiring the person in this role to move quickly and confidently, ensuring colleagues have the resources available to safely, efficiently, and effectively complete team goals.  Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to expand technical, product, process and regulatory knowledge are required, as are a strong work ethic and attention to detail. The role will report to the Manager, EHS & Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for safe operations in a fast-paced R&D and pilot production environment by championing culture of safety daily with colleagues
• Perform incident investigations with support from technical teams, driving corrective actions to implementation
• Lead development and maintenance of hazardous materials management programs ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and operating procedures
• Oversee selection and maintenance of critical  safety equipment, collaborating with Manufacturing leadership and Facilities Manager when necessary
• Assume ownership of Process Safety Management including PHA, PSSR, JSA, and NMI program.
• Lead training of new and existing employees to all EHS programs, best practices, and policies.  Develop and maintain training resources including live and virtual training options
• Act as a technical resource for workplace safety including handling of hazardous materials, chemical hygiene/HAZCOM, OSHA, and other applicable regulations as needed
• Assist Facility and Operations Managers with capital asset installations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+years directly related work experience.  Highly qualified and motivated candidates with less experience will be considered
• Lithium-ion manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with Process Safety Management preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations including OHSA, EPA, DEP, DOT.
• Experience development and delivery of effective, technical training materials specific to EHS
• Demonstrated history of having a strong attention to detail, implementation of novel solutions, and ability to adapt
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.  Exercises good time management and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required