Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS)

Amprius Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, producing the industry's highest energy density cells. We develop, design, and manufacture high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. We have invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode that enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.

Amprius is looking for an EHS Engineer to join our growing team in Fremont, CA. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. This position focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs, mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. You will provide a consistent presence within the facilities. You will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement as well as presenting solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day EHS support and responsibilities at a Battery Manufacturing Facility.
• Must have experience with hazardous waste storage, labeling, and disposal.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and managing EHS Programs and associated trainings.
• Responsible for maintaining emergency response plans and conducting drills to prepare for potential emergencies.
• Responsible for incident response, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and establish Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Standard Work Procedure (SWP).
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace. Report the unsatisfactory findings to appropriate personnel for correction.
• Interface with Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies on complex permitting, reporting and related issues.
• Documentation and record keeping of inspections, audit results, incident reports, injury and illness investigations, employee complaints. Maintain material safety data sheets.
• Analyze EHS performance data (near-misses, injury rates, audit findings) to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Evaluate and monitor third-party vendors, contractors, and suppliers for adherence to Amprius EHS standards
• Stay up-to-date on industry standards and best practices to continually improve EHS programs and ensure compliance.