EHS Specialist

About the role

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is building its Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program from the ground up in a fast-growing manufacturing setting. The EHS Specialist works at the Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, Nevada, partnering with employees and leaders to promote a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace. The role uses a risk-based approach to drive engagement, continuous improvement and a culture of safety and accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Help build the EHS management system and develop procedures, inspections, trainings and reports
• Work with site stakeholders so that site and process changes improve controls of health, safety and environmental risks
• Perform audits and inspections, document results and verify action and closure
• Analyze event trends and use risk assessment to identify continuous improvement projects
• Facilitate investigations using a Learning Teams approach, involving workers and addressing system causes
• Take part in pre-job planning and verification of controls for new, high-risk and non-standard work
• Monitor and administer EHS systems and tools such as event reporting, action tracking and management of change
• Deliver EHS training and run EHS subcommittees with onsite teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience as an environmental, health or safety professional, preferably in manufacturing, oil and gas, construction or a similar workplace; interns with relevant experience are also considered
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting EHS program development and training
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and 45001 programs

Required skills

• Hazard analysis, hazard communication, powered industrial vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, incident investigation and corrective action
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene, industrial ergonomics, machine safety and environmental compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

What we offer

• Pay range of $80k-$130k per year, depending on experience and location
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, parental leave and flexible paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program, stock options and 401(k)