Staff Project Safety Specialist

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

Form Energy in Berkeley, California is seeking a Project Safety Specialist to ensure site-specific safety compliance for battery storage deployment projects. The role involves developing safety programs and leading training for field teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in occupational health and safety, including hazardous waste management. This position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of occupational health and field safety experience.
• Proven experience managing hazardous waste and compliance programs.
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee site safety and health plans for projects.
• Serve as primary safety authority throughout project phases.
• Lead field safety training emphasizing electrical safety and hazard mitigation.

Skills

Occupational health and field safety experience

Communication and presentation skills

Influence safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or greater in engineering or physical science

Tools

OSHA 30‑hour certification

CSP, CHST, or CHMM certification

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now—right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing—might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading—you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Project Safety Specialist to develop, implement, and manage robust safety programs for our battery storage deployment projects. This role reports into our Project Engineering team, which is part of the Commercial Operations organization. You will ensure site‑specific safety compliance, lead training, and manage emergency response protocols in collaboration/partnership with project execution teams, field operations, internal EHS and customer environmental compliance teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, execute, and oversee the comprehensive Site Safety and Health Plans (SSHP) and site‑specific Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for utility‑scale BESS projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary safety authority throughout all project phases (planning, construction, energization, commissioning), providing site‑specific orientations, conducting safety audits, and supporting safety discussions with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Lead and administer field safety training for field staff and contractors, emphasizing electrical safety (NFPA 70E), chemical handling, and product‑specific hazard mitigation.
• Manage site‑specific environmental compliance programs, including registrations, tracking, disposal, and reporting of hazardous waste.
• Define and manage the PPE program, including strategy, procurement, inventory, and preparation for all weather field operations.
• Lead all investigations for field incidents or near‑misses, determining root causes, manage incident response, and implement corrective actions across the entire project fleet.

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years of occupational health and field safety experience, with a focus on construction, utility‑scale projects, or field deployment environments
• Proven experience managing hazardous waste programs, navigating state‑specific environmental compliance, developing emergency response plans
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence safety culture, manage diverse field teams and contractors, and strategically communicate complex technical hazards to non‑technical stakeholders
• OSHA 30‑hour certification; professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or CHMM are a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in engineering or physical science
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees— and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.