Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Manufacturing

Electra

Job Location:

Boulder, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are:

Electra isreinventing ironmaking from the ground upwitha breakthroughelectrochemical technology that produceshigh purityclean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderanda new demonstration facilityunderwayin Jefferson Countywereon track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining steel and big tech momentum is on our side.Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech and named one of TIMEs 100 Climate Leaderswerebuilding a company shaping the future of industry.Ifyourelooking to make an impact and join a teamthatsdriven focused and scaling we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will have primary responsibility for the Broomfield site operations EHS scope and duties and secondary responsibility for Electra corporate EHS program such capacity this person will lead the environmental health and safety programs at our Broomfield Colorado manufacturing facility. This individual will play a critical role in assistingwith developing safety systems from the ground up ensuring compliance and fostering a strong safety culture in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities include:

Safety Program Development & Compliance

Develop and implement EHS programs policies and procedures tailored to a chemical and heavy industrial environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operational processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA DOT and other applicable federal state and local regulations
Ability to serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors
Lead risk assessments HAZOPs and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for plant operations
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
Oversee safe handling storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals
Develop and enforce protocols for working around large iron components heavy machinery and mobile equipment
Implement and maintain emergency response plans spill control and fire protection systems
Travel as needed to obtain or maintain personal training/certifications and benchmark internally and externally. Estimated to be approximately 2 weeks per year

Training & Culture Building

Design and deliver safety training programs for operators technicians and leadership
Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching audits and continuous improvement
Serve as a visible safety leader on the plant floor modeling best practices and engaging with frontline teams

Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report EHS performance metrics incidents and corrective actions
Conduct regular inspections audits and investigations to identify and mitigate risks
Monitor and close out action items stemming from incident investigations hazard analyses and/or audits

What we need you to bring to the team:

Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering or a related field
8 years of progressive EHS experience in mining manufacturing chemical or similar industrial environments (excluding internships co-ops and other school projects)
Proven experience developing implementing and leading safety programs within complex industrial or manufacturing settings
Advanced knowledge of hazardous materials handling industrial hygiene and regulatory compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations develop innovative solutions and implement effective policies procedures and programs
Strong understanding of cross-functional interdependencies and the ability to influence outcomes across disciplines
Exercises sound judgment in selecting and adapting methods techniques and evaluation criteria to achieve business objectives
Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders on complex matters
Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects or initiatives without direct people management responsibility
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment managing complex assignments aligned with departmental and organizational goals

What we want you to bring to the team:

Strong background in hazardous energy isolation electrical safety and chemical safety best practices
Professional certifications (e.g. CSP CIH CHMM)
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management)
Experience collaborating on Industrial Hygiene testing and results analysis
Experience with construction safety management
Experience with environmental permitting
Familiarity with startup or scale-up environments

Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:

Operating industrial powered vehicles.
Operating materialhandlingcranes and hoists.
Operating aerial work platforms.
Working at heights including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment.
Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures
Perform work inside of confined spaces
Perform work while wearing a respirator

Must be willing and able tosubmitto medical evaluations and bedeemedby a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions.Employment is contingent upon(1)acceptable medicalevaluationconfirming abilitytoperformsafety sensitive job functions; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $128000-$140000 a year and may be more or less depending upon skills experience and education.

Benefits For You:

100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision telemedicine short-term disability long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
$1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave

Benefits For Your Future:

401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options

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Required Experience:

Manager

Who we are:Electra isreinventing ironmaking from the ground upwitha breakthroughelectrochemical technology that produceshigh purityclean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderanda new demonstration facilityunderwayin Jefferson Countywereon track to reach commercial scale...