Form Energy

Senior EHS Engineer

Form Energy$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of EHS experience, ideally in engineering environments
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Passion for enhancing safety culture
  • In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations at all government levels
  • Familiarity with battery engineering/testing and OSHA standards
  • Proven capability to gain support for safety initiatives
  • Excellent communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Support daily EHS operations at the engineering and testing facilities
  • Develop and manage EHS programs and training
  • Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses
  • Review safety compliance with engineering teams during project studies
  • Oversee monthly safety inspections in the workplace
  • Assist with incident response and root cause investigations
  • Foster a positive safety culture across the organization

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 80% coverage for dependents' healthcare premiums
  • At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
  • Generous vacation policies for employee recharge
  • Competitive salaries and stock options
Full Job Description
Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior EHS Engineer to support daily EHS operations at our Berkeley, California facility and nearby prototype sites. You will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our team and facilities focused on battery design, engineering, and full-scale validation and testing. You will partner and work closely with engineering teams on the safety of novel technologies and associated EHS initiatives. You will work closely with all teams on providing a great and safe place to work. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:
  • Support day-to-day EHS operations of a fast-paced engineering and test facility along with nearby prototype sites.
  • Develop, implement, and manage EHS programs and associated training.
  • Manage EHS review process including risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and standard operating procedures for complex engineering operations.
  • Review hazard identifications (HAZIDs) and operability studies (HAZOPs) with engineering teams for safety and compliance.
  • Manage monthly workplace inspection program at the facility.
  • Support incident response, investigation, and root cause analysis.
  • Promote a strong, positive safety culture throughout the organization.


What you'll bring:
  • 5+ years experience in EHS (experience in engineering environments is a plus).
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
  • Passion for safety culture and EHS leadership.
  • Expertise in EHS regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Expertise with at least one of the following: Battery engineering and testing, Chemical Hygiene Plan, OSHA hazardous location classification, NFPA 70E.
  • Demonstrated ability to obtain buy-in for safety initiatives across an organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across an organization.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.


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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

About Form Energy

Form Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for 100 hours at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form’s multi-day battery will reform the global electricity system to reliably run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy was founded by energy storage veterans who came together in 2017 with a unified mission to reshape the global electric system by creating a new class of low-cost multi-day energy storage systems. Driven every day by Form’s interlocking core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to transform the energy landscape and create a better world.
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50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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