EHS&S Site Manager

Sila; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 128.000 - 193.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sila is seeking an experienced EHS&S Site Manager for its Moses Lake facility. You will lead environmental, health, safety, process safety and sustainability programs across research, battery operations, development tools, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include building a culture of safety, guiding permitting activities, training, and incident response. This role requires deep regulatory knowledge and a track record of improving safety metrics in high-volume manufacturing contexts.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in EHS&S with 5+ years in leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety and Occupational Health or relevant discipline.
• Strong leadership, listening, communication, and analytical skills with mentoring and change-management abilities.
• Proven track record of driving engagement in safety and health across an organization.
• Experience with industrial workplace hazards and hazard-control programs.
• High-volume manufacturing experience in semiconductor, PV, chemical industry, batteries or similar is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, NFPA standards, Fire Codes, CGA standards, and Ecology regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee environmental, health, safety, Process Safety and sustainability at the Moses Lake facility (research, battery operations, development tools, manufacturing).
• Manage and implement safety programs and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Support air and water permitting activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to department managers and employees on EHS matters, including training and incidents.
• Coordinate with the property management company to align operations with site requirements.
• Develop and manage EHS and Process Safety Management Systems and share best practices with operations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Mentoring

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Manufacturing experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Occupational Health

Descripción del empleo

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

You are an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) leader who is excited to advance Sila's EHS&S commitment of focus, simplicity, and learning. You have successfully built a culture of safety engagement and continuous improvement in an organization that brings new technology from Research to Manufacturing. Sila's growth and success in technology development will depend on a proactive and effective approach, combined with well-implemented environmental, health, and safety compliance programs. You are a respected technical leader who empowers and inspires others through knowledge transfer and your commitment to learn from those doing the work. Your forward thinking, execution, and ability to communicate internally and externally will be critical to our success in supporting research, development, and production needs.

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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis.

Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.

Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts.

Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time.

The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $193,000 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, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.