EHS Site LeaderEnvironmental Health & Safety * Somerville, MA * Full time

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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.

The Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leader will lead and continuously improve the EHS program for our Massachusetts (MA) operations. This position plays a critical role in enabling Form Energy to pursue rapid technical progress while maintaining a safety-first commitment. The ideal candidate has extensive EHS experience in an R&D setting and can interface across the MA sites to improve policies and programs, processes, and culture that enables a safe working environment while addressing the needs of the company.

The Site EHS Leader will report directly to Form Energy's Senior EHS Manager and will assume oversight of the existing MA EHS operations. The role supports existing R&D and scale-up activities aligning local operating EHS programs and practices with corporate policies and expectations. A critical aspect of the position is to provide EHS support for R&D activities. This is an exciting opportunity to positively shape the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

• Build and manage relationships, form consensus and coordinate with internal, cross-functional partners to develop and implement cost effective EHS solutions that strengthen a culture of EHS excellence.

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, procedures, processes, and training programs across multiple internal stakeholders.

• Build, develop, and lead a team of professionals responsible for site EHS support and activities.

• Ensure day-to-day compliance with EHS policies, regulations, and applicable standards through observations, audits, and inspections.

• Oversee the development of hazard assessments and job safety analyses and ensure mitigation plans are adequate.

• Facilitate root cause analysis and determination of corrective or preventive measures for incidents and near-misses, as well as ensuring that corrective actions have been implemented.

• Support environmental permitting, safety reviews, and end of life plans associated with R&D, pilot testing, and infrastructure projects.

What you'll bring:

• At least 10+ years of experience in environmental health and safety roles, preferably in an R&D environment, with at least 3 to 5 years in site leadership.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, environmental and safety-related federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and standards. ISO 45001/14001 and PSM experience a plus.

• Direct knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices for hazardous chemicals and waste at large scale.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations.

• Creative EHS solutions for non-standard processes to develop solutions for first of a kind EHS challenges.

• A demonstrated track record of proactively identifying needs, and then creating, resourcing, and leading execution of plans to fulfill those needs.

• A demonstrated track record of guiding EHS improvements as well as expert-level experience with new process hazard assessments, root cause analysis, and program and training development and implementation.

• Ability to understand the needs of stakeholders and influence positive change at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work well in cross-disciplinary project teams to deliver timely results.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and observation skills.

• Comfort working in dynamic environments, including being able to work well under pressure.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental, or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited school.

• BCSP (CSP, CIH, CHMM), DOT, and RCRA certifications preferred.

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.