QuantumScape · 12 hours ago
EHS Operations Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expQuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The EHSS team is seeking a hands-on senior level EHSS manager to lead the team in managing EHS operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting safety and sustainability within the organization.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Smita Philip
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 programs and operations
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other benefits
Company
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityVolkswagen GroupBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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