EHS Specialist - Environmental

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As a Senior Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Specialist, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to Sila's business units, playing a critical role in aligning EHS&S strategies with business objectives. You will drive organizational effectiveness, foster our culture and positive employee relations, and contribute to the overall success of Sila. You are someone who can build strong relationships with leaders and employees, provide expert EHS&S guidance, and translate business strategies into effective EHS&S initiatives within a complex and fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees within assigned business units.
• Complete technical EHS&S tasks end-to-end and provide tactical support, when needed.
• Assist with the development, implementation, improvement, and support for EHS&S policies, standards, work instructions, & training materials for needed programs such as : regulated waste, industrial hygiene, isolation of hazardous energy, confined space entry, work at heights, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hot work.
• Conduct audits with outside agencies, such as Bay Area Air District, the local CUPA, etc.
• Assist with exposure monitoring studies, internal audits, and event investigation.
• Deliver onsite training in technical topics, such as isolation of hazardous energy / LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, regulated waste, contractor safety, combustible dust, etc.
• Accurately maintain EHS&S documents, records, and data in a consistent and repeatable manner.
• Accurately research and analyze relevant regulations, codes, and standards to help guide Sila's compliance efforts.
• Report into the EHS Site Manager at the Alameda site.
• Be an active participant in Sila's Emergency Response Team.
• Be on an on-call rotation for the EHS&S Hotline to respond to emergencies.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Regular Shift : Monday - Friday, 9 : 00am - 6 : 00pm

The starting base pay for this role is between $105,000 and $133,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.