Director – Ehs

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.

Role Description

The Director of EHS will assume leadership of the existing Environment Health & Safety organization while expanding its scope from supporting existing R&D and scale-up activities across multiple sites to also building and supporting the EHS function for manufacturing and construction. 

The preferred candidate will be comfortable transitioning processes from R&D to Manufacturing and should have a demonstrated track record of guiding EHS activities through first of its kind product scale-up and expansion of new manufacturing operations. 

The Director of EHS will be responsible for directing and implementing all safety initiatives for corporate compliance with occupational safety and health, waste management, environmental regulations, workers compensation, chemical management, industrial hygiene, fire and life safety and transportation requirements. 

This is a key leadership position that will champion Form’s culture of safety.

This role is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Works across Form’s technical and operational teams to develop and strengthen a culture of safety.

• Establishes site and/or department-specific strategies for identification of safety and environmental and health hazards associated with all business activities and guidelines for protection from those hazards.

• Develops a multi-site departmental roadmap and staffing plan to support Form’s manufacturing scale-up and expansion objectives.

• Establishes departmental KPIs and maintains a company-wide EHS dashboard, with regular reporting to executive staff and site leadership.

• Leads or participates in environmental permitting and other regulatory activities associated with expansion and new construction, manufacturing build-out and/or infrastructure projects.

• Develops the procedures, processes, and training programs to maintain and monitor health and safety of company employees, including PHA, surveys, and audit or inspection of work environments, machinery, and equipment to detect existing or potential hazards. Accountable for the delivery of applicable training programs to managers and employees in work site safety and compliance.

• Develops and coordinates emergency response operations at each site, including medical, chemical, fire and evacuation/rescue, designating an Emergency Response Team and arranging for all appropriate training.

• Directs Form resources in all federal, state and corporate investigations and inspections.

• Maintains current knowledge of safety and environmental laws and regulations to keep the company in compliance with regulatory agencies and other applicable laws.

What you’ll bring:

• 15+ years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety with at least five years of management experience leading a multi-site EHS department, preference for candidates with leadership experience in a fast paced, high throughput manufacturing operation

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; CIH, CSP, ASP, or similar certification desired.

• Expert-level knowledge of OSHA, DOT, environmental and EPA regulations and safety-related federal, state, and local regulations and laws. 

• ISO 45001/14001 experience a plus.

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

• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

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

• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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.