Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Manufacturing

Boulder3d ago

Seniority: Senior

About the role

Who we are:   Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on 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 TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, 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 operation’s EHS scope and duties and secondary responsibility for Electra corporate EHS program development. In 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 assisting with 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  <ul> <li>Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures tailored to a chemical and heavy industrial environment</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operational processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</li> <li>Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations</li> <li>Ability to serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors</li> <li>Lead risk assessments, HAZOPs, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for plant operations </li> <li>Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions </li> <li>Oversee safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals</li> <li>Develop and enforce protocols for working around large iron components, heavy machinery, and mobile equipment</li> <li>Implement and maintain emergency response plans, spill control, and fire protection systems </li> <li>Travel as needed to obtain or maintain personal training/certifications and benchmark internally and externally. Estimated to be approximately 2 weeks per year</li> </ul>  Training & Culture Building  <ul> <li>Design and deliver safety training programs for operators, technicians, and leadership</li> <li>Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, audits, and continuous improvement</li> <li>Serve as a visible safety leader on the plant floor, modeling best practices and engaging with frontline teams </li> </ul>  Monitoring & Reporting  <ul> <li>Track and report EHS performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions </li> <li>Conduct regular inspections, audits, and investigations to identify and mitigate risks </li> <li>Monitor and close out action items stemming from incident investigations, hazard analyses, and/or audits</li> </ul> What we need you to bring to the team:      <ul> <li data-section-id="f7a92o" data-start="150" data-end="272">Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field</li> <li data-section-id="vlln8x" data-start="273" data-end="386">8+ years of progressive EHS experience in mining, manufacturing, chemical, or similar industrial environments (excluding internships, co-ops, and other school projects)</li> <li data-section-id="1mjx832" data-start="387" data-end="514">Proven experience developing, implementing, and leading safety programs within complex industrial or manufacturing settings</li> <li data-section-id="nztitf" data-start="515" data-end="629">Advanced knowledge of hazardous materials handling, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance requirements</li> <li data-section-id="1uuptvp" data-start="630" data-end="774">Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, develop innovative solutions, and implement effective policies, procedures, and programs</li> <li data-section-id="7f3z3a" data-start="775" data-end="894">Strong understanding of cross-functional interdependencies and the ability to influence outcomes across disciplines</li> <li data-section-id="dwrgql" data-start="895" data-end="1025">Exercises sound judgment in selecting and adapting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve business objectives</li> <li data-section-id="1r1mip6" data-start="1026" data-end="1167">Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders on complex matters</li> <li data-section-id="7a13vw" data-start="1168" data-end="1296">Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects or initiatives without direct people management responsibility</li> <li data-section-id="xiy4tv" data-start="1297" data-end="1437">Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment, managing complex assignments aligned with departmental and organizational goals</li> </ul>   <div> <div class="job__description body"> What we want you to bring to the team:    <ul> <li>Strong background in hazardous energy isolation, electrical safety, and chemical safety best practices</li> <li>Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM)</li> <li>40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification </li> <li>Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management)  </li> <li>Experience collaborating on Industrial Hygiene testing and results analysis   </li> <li>Experience with construction safety management </li> <li>Experience with environmental permitting</li> <li>Familiarity with startup or scale-up environments</li> </ul>     Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:   <ul> <li>Operating industrial powered vehicles. </li> <li>Operating material handling cranes and hoists. </li> <li>Operating aerial work platforms. </li> <li>Working at heights, including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment. </li> <li>Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures </li> <li>Perform work inside of confined spaces </li> <li>Perform work while wearing a respirator </li> </ul> Must be willing and able to submit to medical evaluations and be deemed by a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions. Employment is contingent upon (1) acceptable medical evaluation confirming ability to perform safety sensitive job functions; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen.         Compensation:    <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $128,000-$140,000 a year and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  </li> </ul> Benefits For You:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans</li> <li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Family:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans </li> <li>12 weeks of paid parental leave </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Future:   <ul> <li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  </li> <li>Eligibility for incentive stock options </li> </ul> If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:careers@electra.earth">careers@electra.earth</a> We’re here to help. </div> </div>

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