EHS&S Specialist

The posting, as Sila Nanotechnologies wrote it

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

Sila is seeking an EH&S Specialist to join our Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) team in supporting a fast-growing, 24/7 manufacturing operations site. Reporting directly to the EHS&S Site Manager, this individual contributor will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving fit-for-purpose EHS&S compliance programs and risk reduction strategies.

You are a pragmatic, hands-on safety professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You excel at collaborating directly with cross-functional shop-floor teams ("Silazens") to establish clear safeguards, work instructions, and standards that prevent high-consequence safety and environmental events. You advocate for simplifying safety processes—making it effortless for colleagues to work safely and difficult to do work unsafely. You bring a strong continuous improvement mindset, high adaptability, and a deep commitment to protecting our workforce, environment, and surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• EHS&S Program Development & Execution: Assist in developing, updating, and supporting sitewide EHS&S policies, standards, work instructions, and training materials across critical safety domains, including Lockout/Tagout (isolation of hazardous energy), Confined Space Entry, Work at Heights, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Waste Management, and Hot Work.
• Hazard & Exposure Assessments: Perform comprehensive chemical and equipment hazard assessments. Recommend built-in engineering, process, and equipment safety features to minimize employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
• Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Studies: Conduct employee exposure monitoring studies (noise, airborne contaminants, chemical exposures) within training and qualification limits as required.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead and support internal inspections, audits, near-miss reporting, and incident investigations. Define robust corrective actions (CAPA) and partner with site personnel to track actions through to completion.
• Emergency Response & On-Call Support: Serve on the Sila Emergency Res

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ion, climb ladders, and work at heights within safety equipment weight specifications (up to 300 lbs total capacity including tools/equipment).

• Ability to traverse long distances across multi-building industrial facilities and remain stationary for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, stoop, bend, or work in restricted spaces.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test, and wear required respiratory protection when necessary.

Rarely: Carrying, Climbing Stairs and Ladders, Work from a Ladder, Grasping, Heights (20-30 ft), Lifting more than 50 lbs, Push/Pull (more than 50 lbs), Narrow Spaces of 3 ft, Operate Foot Controls.

Occasionally: Kneeling/Squatting, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Bending/Stooping,

Constantly: Hearing, Reading, Vision (Reading, Monitoring, etc), Walking

Work Environment: Exposure

Rarely: Vibration (low and high impact), Wet Climates, Noise >85,

Occasionally: Humidity

Rarely: Vibration (low and high impact), Wet Climates, Noise >85,

Occasionally: Humidity

Frequently: Extreme Cold (<32 F degrees), Extreme Heat (>85 degrees)

The starting base pay for this role is between $85,000 and $108,000 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.

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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.