Senior Director of EH&S @ Twelve

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced leader to grow our safety program at Twelve. As the EH&S Director you will be supporting a dynamic research organization working on cutting edge technologies with huge environmental benefits. You’ll be a strong voice for safety and environmental stewardship in the workplace. You’ll manage internal and external resources in expanding our safety program across a growing number of sites. You’ll work closely with executive leadership to develop strategy and execute safety across research and development, manufacturing, and chemical production environments. This role reports to the VP of People & Places. An ideal candidate will be a fast learner, problem-solver and self-starter who is comfortable operating in a rapidly changing startup environment.

What you will do

Establish strategy and direct the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of EH&S programs and processes
Lead and support team members by providing training, coaching, and guidance to ensure alignment with all federal, state, local, and corporate requirements
Manage EH&S specialists and external consultants in executing and improving Twelve’s safety program
Collaborate with operations, facilities, and IT teams to develop policy and programs to improve employee experience
Act as a technical safety resource for research, process development, and manufacturing teams
Supervise EH&S training programs such as Hazardous Waste handling, GHS, Lockout/Tagout, etc.
Conduct and/or coordinate risk assessments, regular inspections of work areas, incident response and after action reports

Who you are

10-15 years of EH&S experience
Experience leading EH&S in a research environment and manufacturing or production environment
Strong communication (oral and written) skills, with the ability to influence across multiple areas of the business and external partners
Strong knowledge of federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations, relevant codes, and permitting processes
Skilled in core computer tools such as Google Workspace, task tracking software & cloud storage

Twelve Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid sick days and vacation
Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate’s diverse sets of skill levels.

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

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Compensation Overview

6 month growth

1 year growth

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