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Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking an EHS Engineer to join our talented team of engineers and scientists working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next-generation, all solid-state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will have 5+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.

Job Duties:

  • Environmental compliance and management system program for two facilities in Colorado. Support health and safety program at both locations.
  • Identify and interpret environmental and safety regulations and provide guidance for compliance.
  • Assist with preparation of government reports and permits/certifications.
  • Development of EHS Management systems (ISO 14001/ISO 45001), standards, and procedures.
  • Participate in and lead incident investigations.
  • Creation and delivery of EHS training programs.
  • Emergency response and evacuation planning. Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
  • Conduct site inspections and audits and identify areas of improvement.
  • Interface between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, and insurance carrier representatives to ensure that the company complies with appropriate requirements.
  • Implement environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes systems that lead to reduction in environmental impact.
  • Implement health and safety solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes systems that lead to reduction in health and safety risk.
  • Development, collection, and analysis of EHS metrics and reports.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


Qualifications/ Requirements:

  • Professional certification such as CSP or CHMM a plus.
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor (Lead Auditor preferred).
  • Rapid learner and self-motivated who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
  • 24-Hour HAZWOPER certified or willing to become.
  • Familiarity with EPA Regulations, OSHA General Industry Regulations, International Fire Code (IFC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) a plus.
  • Serves as a change agent to drive cultural change in quickly changing business environment. Inspires others to action through collaboration and influence.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health, or related discipline and 5+ years of experience in an environmental engineering/coordinator function.
  • Manufacturing or chemical industry experience a plus.
  • Experience with Colorado Environmental (CDPHE) regulations a plus.
  • Solid and hazardous waste management for a large quantity generator.
  • Wastewater and stormwater management, permitting, and controls.
  • Air emission management, permitting, and controls.
  • ISO 14001/45001 implementation, certification, maintenance (preferred).


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to wear respirator protection.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
  • This position will require routine bending, walking, stooping and kneeling.


Salary Range: $71,000 - $110,000/annually

Application Deadline: 07/01/2024

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and participation in the Company bonus/equity plan.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Solid Power
Thornton, CO
Full Time
USD 71,000.00 - 110,000.00 per year

Published on 06/16/2024

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