EHS Safety Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

• The EHS&S Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, Process Safety and sustainability at our Moses Lake facility which includes research, battery operations, development tools, and manufacturing.
• Manage and implement programs that meet the vision and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Programs should be built with and for those that use them by partnering with key stakeholders to understand occupational health and safety risks and by integrating concepts that empower and sustain safe work across all levels of the organization.
• Support air and water permitting activities and ensure compliance with local and federal requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to department managers and employees on EHS&S matters, including technical issues, training requirements and need, and incidents.
• Interface with our property management company to ensure Sila's operations and needs are aligned with site requirements.
• Support the site in the development, improvement, and management of EHS&S and Process Safety Management Systems to better the site's safety and environmental performance. Interact and collaborate closely with operational teams to share best practices and allow for program alignment.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in EHS&S with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety and Occupational Health or a relevant technical discipline or work experience.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, listening, communication, and analytical skills with an affinity for mentoring and developing others, and for change-management.
• Proven track record of driving engagement across an organization related to safety and health.
• Experience with industrial workplace hazards, corresponding programs, hazardous materials, and challenges with scaling processes and designing new tools.
• High volume manufacturing experience in semiconductor, PV, chemical industry, batteries or similar is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and key design codes, including but not limited to OSHA, Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), NFPA standards, Fire Codes, CGA standards, and Washington State Department of Ecology regulations.