EH&S Manager

Peak Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Strong 401(k) plan

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Peak Energy is seeking an EH&S Manager to establish and grow the EHS culture across California and Denver facilities. This role focuses on building compliant programs, training, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership to ensure safety and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate will drive audits, incidents investigations, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced battery energy storage manufacturing environment, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in battery, semiconductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant work experience in battery, semiconductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry preferred.
• 3+ years experience overseeing EHS compliance on new facility/equipment installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and develop, continuously improve, and implement EH&S programs to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training as required by internal and external requirements.
• Lead audits and risk assessments to reduce risk to tolerable levels, following industry best practices.
• Maintain audit-ready status by tracking compliance gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, and business continuity.

Skills

Project management

EHS compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location:

This role will be based in the Sacramento area long-term. The first approximately six months will primarily be based in Burlingame, CA to support manufacturing ramp-up, with periodic travel to Burlingame required thereafter.

Department:

Manufacturing Operations

Reports To:

VP ofManufacturing

Position Type:

Full-time

About Peak Energy

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readilyavailableand safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades ofexpertisein scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla,Northvolt, Apple,Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

About the Role – EH&S Manager

The EH&SManagerwillidentifygaps anddevelop, continuously improve, and implement EH&S programs to effectively manage risk and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations atPeak Energy’sfacilities inCaliforniaandDenver.If you have a wide base of EH&S systems familiarity and experience but yearn to “go back in time” and be available to kick off the safety and environmental compliance culture within an organizationat the formation stages of the businessthan this is the position you’ve dreamed about. The EH&SManagerwill own the initiation of a positive EH&S culture in a fast-paced, high growth companyenvironment with world class technical leaders in the exciting battery energy storage manufacturing environment.

WhatYou’llDo (Responsibilities)

• Proficient in basic project management.Responsible for identifying initiatives, establish project plans and resource requirements, obtain stakeholder and management buy-in, and successfully drive projects to completion. Leads EH&S projects and provides project guidance to engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Develops, implements, and continuously improves EHS policies, standards and proceduresrequiredtomaintainregulatory compliance. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop practical strategies to ensure successful program implementation while supporting stakeholderobjectives.
• Develops and delivers meaningful and relevant EH&S training as required by internal and external requirements.
• Develops capabilities, systems,standardsand processes tomaintaincompliance with EH&S regulations with input from key stakeholders.
• Manages EHS risk by conducting audits and risk assessments, developing tactics to reducerisk totolerable levels, andleveragingindustry best practices toidentifyand address current and future risks.
• Ensurescompliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirementstherebyalwaysmaintainingthe business as “audit ready”.Tracks andtrendscompliance gaps and works with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and prevent reoccurrence.
• Improves the EH&S culture by working cross-functionally with colleagues and senior leaders to build a culture that embraces proactivity and integrates EHS processes into the business.
• Identifiesand leads EH&S business process improvement initiatives in support of our mission andobjectives.
• Makes decisions with minimal input and guidance. Seeks input fromPeak Leadershipand other experts as needed.
• Supports emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity.
• Conducts EH&S risk/hazard assessmentsfor new equipment and tools prior to installation. Works with stakeholders to ensure all equipment brought into the facilitymeetsapplicablelocal,state, and federal requirements.FacilitatesequipmentPre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)companywide.
• Leads EH&S audit/inspection program and gap assessments. Documents findings and tracks them to closure.
• Compiles anddocumentsEHS metrics and other relevant technical data.
• Contributes to the development of manufacturing, maintenance, and R&D procedures and safe work practices with regards to:
• Process scale-up, process safety, and technology development
• EH&S specifications of new process equipment
• Design and start-up of new processes
• Identifiesapplicable regulatory permits and programs the company mustattainand/orcomply withfor operations.Compiles andsubmitscompliance documents including but not limited to: Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Air Quality Permits and Annual Report, Storm Water Annual Report, and Site EmergencyResponsePlan.
• Maintains contact with regulatory agencies as assigned.
• Maintains EH&S records as required by law and company policies.
• Contributes to or leads incident investigations and identification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WhatYou’llBring (Qualifications)

• Master’s degreeand 5 years of relevant work experience in battery, semi-conductor, chemicalmanufacturingor similar industry preferred OR Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of relevant work experience in battery, semi-conductor, chemicalmanufacturingor similar industry preferred.
• 3+years experienceoverseeing EHS compliance onnew facility/equipment installationconstruction projects and providing design input to minimize/eliminate EHS risk associated with the finished project.
• Demonstrated experience and initiative to start new program level compliance activities from the ground up.

PreferredQualifications

• Certification in industrial hygiene (CIH), safety (CSP), and/or ergonomics (CIE or CPE) strongly preferred
• Experience with ISO 14001 orISO 45001 certification.

Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. Ifyou’reexcited about this role but your experiencedoesn’t look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.

Our Core Values

• Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal,don'tsacrifice quality.
• Mission Over Self -It'sabout the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
• Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.
• Be a Good Person - Kindness,collaborationand teamwork.

The salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000 , with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Strong 401(k) plan
• Equity opportunities

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impactinthe energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people whorepresentdiversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.