About Us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we’re redefining what’s possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
As an intern on the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) team, you will be working to help ensure regulatory compliance across all EHS&S programs, and working closely with others to improve existing programs. You are someone who has a sense of curiosity and isn’t afraid to get involved in a wide range of activities, including hazardous waste management, high-consequence activities, and industrial hygiene work. Your main job will be to learn and gain experience working within a dynamic group of EHS&S professionals while we power the world’s transition to clean energy!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete regular compliance checks across various programs, including fire safety, isolation of hazardous energy, working at heights, emergency response, and compressed gases.
- Support the management of hazardous waste management, including participating in waste pickups, manifest generation and general record keeping.
- Participate in monthly recordkeeping, including OSHA reporting, air permit records, and other compliance needs.
- Help improve and create EHS&S collateral materials, including existing training, toolbox talks and EHS&S communications.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Understanding of EHS&S topics, including general environmental, health and safety information.
- Background in science, or working towards a completion of an EHS&S related degree
- Experience working with computers and computer systems, such as Microsoft or Google suite
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
- Move items up to 35 lbs
- 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
- Reach low shelves or items on the floor
- Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
- Climb stairs or over containment walls
- Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Start date is June 10, 2024
The starting base pay for this role is between $25.00/hr and $34.00/hr 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. This role may also be eligible for overtime.
Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
