Site Manager EHS&S

You are an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) leader who is excited to advance Sila’s EHS&S commitment of focus, simplicity, and learning. You have successfully built a culture of safety engagement and continuous improvement in an organization that brings new technology from Research to Manufacturing. Sila's growth and success in technology development will depend on a proactive and effective approach, combined with well-implemented environmental, health, and safety compliance programs. You are a respected technical leader who empowers and inspires others through knowledge transfer and your commitment to learn from those doing the work. Your forward thinking, execution, and ability to communicate internally and externally will be critical to our success in supporting research, development, and production needs.

• The EHS&S Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability at our Moses Lake facility which includes research, battery operations, development tools, and manufacturing. 
• Manage and implement programs that meet the vision and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Programs should be built with and for those that use them by partnering with key stakeholders to understand occupational health and safety risks and by integrating concepts that empower and sustain safe work across all levels of the organization. 
• Support air and water permitting activities and ensure compliance with local and federal requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to department managers and employees on EHS&S matters, including technical issues, training requirements and need, and incidents.
• Interface with our property management company to ensure Sila’s operations and needs are aligned with site requirements. 
• Support the site in the development, improvement, and management of EHS&S Management Systems to better the site's safety and environmental performance. Interact and collaborate closely with operational teams to share best practices and allow for program alignment.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in EHS&S with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and Occupational Health or a relevant technical discipline or work experience.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, listening, communication, and analytical skills with an affinity for mentoring and developing others, and for change-management.
• Proven track record of driving engagement across an organization related to safety and health. 
• Experience with industrial workplace hazards, corresponding programs, hazardous materials, and challenges with scaling processes and designing new tools.
• High volume manufacturing experience in semiconductor, PV, chemical industry, batteries or similar is preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and key design codes, including but not limited to OSHA, Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), NFPA standards, Fire Codes, CGA standards,  and Washington State Department of Ecology regulations.

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis.
• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts.
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time.

The starting base pay for this role is between $128,000 and $162,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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