EHSS Operations Manager, PMTS

QuantumScape Corp.•San Jose, CA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. About the team: The EHSS team is a diverse group of engineers and scientists that ensure the safety and compliance of activities at QuantumScape. We interact with every department and integrate safety and sustainability into all aspects of the development of this cutting-edge technology. Team members pride themselves on their ability to quickly adapt to ever-changing needs of QuantumScape' s technologists. What we need: The EHSS team is seeking a hands-on senior level EHSS manager with the knowledge and flexibility to support the dynamic team at QuantumScape. You will lead the EHSS team to manage EHS operations on a day-to-day level, ensuring regulatory requirements and permit conditions are met, while looking at the effect of today's decisions on future planning flexibility. You will build trust with all levels and bring integrity and customer focus to the implementation of EHSS programs. We're looking for someone who takes personal accountability for the team's safety.

Requirements

BS in chemistry or engineering field (preferred but not required) and 10+ Years of work experience in EHS (or master's degree & 7+ years)
Strong environmental experience, including hazardous materials and waste management, air emissions, wastewater, and sustainability
Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
Strong project management skills
Strong data management and analysis skills
Strong people skills as the position will be required to influence people
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

MS in chemistry or engineering field
CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
Experience working within a battery or automotive manufacturing teams
Experience with environmental audits, ISO 14000, TSCA compliance, IATA, BAAQMD compliance, waste minimization, sustainability

Responsibilities

Manage a team of EHSS professionals to develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
Manage all aspects of environmental programs:
Ensure all permit requirements are met
Oversee chemical storage and handling. Serve as a technical resource in evaluating chemical hazards.
Ensure waste and recyclable materials are properly managed
Interface with regulators
Manage TSCA compliance for all incoming and outgoing chemicals
Assist in pollution prevention activities
Complete audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, document any actions needed and follow through to completion.
Ensure incidents are investigated and proper follow-up actions are carried through.
Perform risk assessment and job hazard analyses
Manage safety and environmental/sustainability metrics
Provide input in equipment design and installation projects in EHS, ensure safety and environmental compliance during construction projects
Lead site EHSS committees and interface with regulatory personnel
Serve as the primary contact for incident response, investigation, and resolution
Lead the site Emergency Response Team
Evaluate proposed EHSS compliance laws and regulations to determine applicability and impact to current program sand operations.

Benefits

QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan.
In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.

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