Environmental Health Safety Specialist

FIXX Energy; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays (14 days)

Job summary

FIXX Energy is seeking an EHS Specialist to provide environmental, health, and safety support at our Smyrna, Tennessee production site. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain safety programs, and lead training initiatives across the plant and corporate staff.

You will develop, implement and maintain ISO 14001/45001 certifications, manage PTW/JHA processes, and coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering and quality teams to minimize risks and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety science, engineering or industrial engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in safety, health, and environmental operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal safety standards; working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Able to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering and Quality.
• Life Safety Design – familiar with IBC/IFC/NFPA101.
• RCRA – hazardous waste compliance for LQGs and waste tank management.
• EPCRA – reporting requirements for industrial facilities.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 familiarity.
• ASP or equivalent; Chemical Management or chemistry background recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provides EHS support to plant personnel to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and updates safety, health, and environmental programs and policies and generates metrics.
• PTW expert supporting JHA/JSA, risk assessments, PPE matrix, and permit audits.
• Promotes environmental, safety, and health awareness through trainings and communications.
• Supports engineering controls to minimize hazards.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations (solid waste, air, water, reporting).
• Reviews incident reports, identifies trends, and supports corrective actions.
• Submits SDS electronically to support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Safety compliance

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

PTW process

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional

SDS management

Hazardous waste

Chemical management

Education

Bachelor’s in safety science/engineering

ASP or equivalent

RCRA/EPCRA knowledge

Job description

FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.

About the Role

The EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Specialist Provides environmental, safety, and health support to production and corporate personnel. The EHS Specialist assists in maintaining environmental, safety, and health programs and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. In addition, they will monitor environmental, safety, and health regulations and provide technical support to plant and administrative staff to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines. The EHS Specialist develops, implements and maintains ISO14001/45001 facility certification.

You will have the opportunity to embark on a dynamic career path with abundant growth possibilities. We are committed to fostering the professional development of our employees, and your journey with us will be marked by ongoing learning and advancement. Our organization believes in recognizing and nurturing talent from within, providing a clear trajectory for career growth. As you demonstrate your skills and contribute to our collective success, doors will open for expanded responsibilities, leadership roles, and the chance to work on increasingly complex and impactful projects. We encourage a culture of continuous learning, offering various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that empower you to chart your course within the company. Your success is our success, and we are dedicated to supporting your career aspirations every step of the way.

What You Will Do

• Provides EHS support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational safety, and health regulations.
• Prepares and updates written safety, health, and environmental programs and policies as well as generating applicable metrics.
• Permit to work (PTW) expert supporting site for JHA/JSA, risk assessments, PPE matrix, and auditing permit paperwork for compliance.
• Promotes environmental, safety, and health awareness through internal company communications and specific training programs.
• Supports corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize environmental, safety, and occupational health hazards.
• Supports facility compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The environmental regulations pertain to, but are not limited to, the following aspects: solid waste, hazardous waste, material releases, storm water, air releases, wastewater, community right-to-know, any site-specific regulations from local ordinances, etc.
• Reviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary. Meets with management monthly to review any injuries, identify any trends, recommend countermeasures, and supports action plans.
• Supports production areas submittals of SDS (safety data sheets) electronically on a database that supports the site’s compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

What You Need

• A bachelor’s degree in safety science, engineering or industrial engineering discipline preferred.
• A minimum of two-five years of experience supporting safety, health, and environmental operations in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal safety standards. A working knowledge of the company manufacturing processes.
• Able to work cross-functionally with staff in Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality.
• Life Safety Design – Familiar with IBC/IFC/NFPA101 for life safety design requirements.
• RCRA - compliance with hazardous waste regulations pertaining to Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) and management of hazardous waste tank systems.
• EPCRA - compliance with reporting requirements for industrial facilities (e.g., Tier 2 Report, Toxic Release Inventory Reports)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO 14001 environmental standards
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standards
• ASP [Associate Safety Professional] or equivalent
• Chemical Management, bachelor’s degree in chemistry or, 2-4 years working experience in the chemical industry

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At FIXX ENERGY, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding FIXX ENERGY bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K,and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

At FIXX ENERGY, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel

Up to 35% domestic and international travel as needed.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX ENERGY US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship