Full-Time

EHS Specialist

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Natron Energy

Natron Energy

51-200 employees

Sodium-based battery solutions for various industries

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Mid, Senior

Holland, MI, USA

The position is onsite in Holland, MI.

Category
Lab & Research
Environmental Sciences
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 3+ years working as a EHS professional in an industrial environment that included at least one of chemical production/processing or high-power electronics development and operation.
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in an engineering field, preference to electrical or chemical engineering or related fields.
  • Knowledge of local and national codes and standards for OHS and other workplace safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of chemical safety hazards and safety risks analysis (HAZOP, etc)
  • Prior experience acting as their employer’s primary representative to local AHJs and EHS-related contractors for employee training, hazardous waste disposal, etc.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and temperament that allows successful coordination with senior leadership and the ability to establish and maintain compliance by employees.
  • Proficient with MS products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Promote a safety culture and health protection among supervisors and employees. Help to reduce the number and severity of occupational accidents and to reduce the disabling effects of workplace.
  • Proactively and systematically lead job hazard analysis and hazard assessments to identify loss potential of our systems and processes as well as recommending appropriate corrective actions.
  • Train associates, supervisors, and other employees in the areas of general safety and environmental awareness, specific program requirements and specific job requirements.
  • Proactively, evaluate chemical hazards, develop safety data sheets and conduct ergonomic assessments.
  • Manage the documentation required for the occupational safety and health protection.
  • Organize first aid, emergency medical care and fire protection.
  • Coordinate with senior leadership on EHS programs including training, audits, and compliance.
  • Serves as the reference person with the state of Michigan and authority regarding EHS.
  • Coordinate with local AHJs during permitting, inspections, and audits.
  • Coordinate with contractors for training, inspections, and hazardous materials.
  • Maintain EHS related databases including training records and SDS database.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in an engineering field, preference to electrical or chemical engineering or related fields. (Preferred)
  • Preferred: membership in EHS professional associations and/or active licenses/certifications in EHS programs.

Natron Energy specializes in providing sodium-based battery solutions for large-scale electricity consumers. Their batteries are designed to efficiently store and release energy, making them suitable for various markets such as data centers, industrial mobility, telecom, and electric vehicle (EV) fast charging. The sodium-based chemistry allows for a more efficient energy storage system compared to traditional battery technologies. Natron's products are tailored to enhance existing technology infrastructures, ensuring compatibility and improving operational workflows regardless of the power grid's reliability. Unlike competitors, Natron emphasizes fire-safe batteries and aims to support a carbon-neutral ecosystem in data centers. The company's goal is to deliver effective energy storage solutions that reduce operational costs and downtime for businesses, while also promoting sustainability.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$235.5M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Natron plans a $1.4 billion gigafactory in North Carolina, creating 1,062 jobs.
  • Growing demand for safer, sustainable sodium-ion batteries boosts Natron's market potential.
  • U.S. Department of Energy funding supports advanced battery technologies, benefiting Natron.

What critics are saying

  • Strong competition from established lithium-ion battery manufacturers like Tesla and Panasonic.
  • Volatile raw material prices for sodium-ion batteries could affect production costs.
  • Stringent regulatory standards in key markets may impact battery manufacturing.

What makes Natron Energy unique

  • Natron Energy uses unique Prussian Blue chemistry for its sodium-ion batteries.
  • The company targets diverse markets, including data centers and EV fast charging.
  • Natron's batteries are fire-safe and integrate seamlessly with existing tech stacks.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays