Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We are looking for a Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety to be responsible for the overall creation, development, and maintenance of an effective Global Environment Health & Safety (EHS) strategy and toolkit for the organization.
You will provide effective team leadership and coaching on achieving world-class performance related to environmental health & safety and coordinating all interaction with internal & external EHS resources.
You will proactively manage EHS team at our operations to comply with all applicable regulations and to create the necessary standards to achieve a safe and productive workplace and minimize the impact to the environment.
This role will report into our SVP of Operations, and can be based out of one of our four locations: San Carlos, CA, San Jose, CA, Devens, MA, or Natick, MA .
This is in-person, onsite position with 25% travel requirement.
Role and Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of EHS strategies, programs, policies, processes, systems and training based on industry best practices Implement a safety-first culture through involvement and innovation with site leadership and operational teams Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, industry practices, and determine operational and business impacts domestically and internationally Help plan and participate in EHS compliance assessments and audits working cross functional, assessing compliance with EHS standards as well as local/regional regulatory requirements Identify plant construction safety hazards and hazard mitigation strategies associated with regulatory compliance and accepted consensus standards for large scale hydrogen generation plants Collaborate effectively with Environmental Project Managers of customer and their EPC to identify and mitigate associated Environmental, Health and Safety issues for successful project execution Manage and ensure OSHA requirements and reporting, externally as well as internally Manage EHS training program strategy, content, and deployment Including targeted training metrics and effectiveness analysis Build and implement an environmental emissions monitoring program across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or engineering discipline 15+ years of experience in EHS and Sustainability with international exposure 10+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial settings Thorough understanding of medium voltage electrical safety and process safety related issues Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local safety and environmental laws and regulations.
(OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA, etc.
, and other applicable local requirements) Technical and practical proficiency of EHS issues across research, and development, manufacturing, construction and chemical operations Extensive experience evaluating and implementing safety controls for electrochemical systems, automated manufacturing processes, Hydrogen technologies, high pressure systems, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids, and related technologies and process/material hazards Experienced in using lean problem-solving tools (TOC, Kaizen, Six Sigma, PPI) Experienced in developing and implementing Management Systems based on ISO14001 and ISO45001 Compensation and Benefits | M5 San Carlos Zone $208,000—$250,000 USD Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package.
We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare.
In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive: an equity grant time off programs a $75/month cell phone allowance a 4% employer 401(k) match 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage a discretionary bonus Electric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors.
Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water.
We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors.
Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials.
We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong.
We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.
We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm.
If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!