Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

About the role

Infinium is a leading provider of agile energy solutions founded in 2020. Our offerings include ultra-low carbon synthetic eFuels, gas-to-liquid conversion solutions, and patented technology platforms designed to support the rapidly evolving energy industry. We are a company of “firsts”—the first to produce commercial volumes of power-to-liquid clean eFuels; the first to develop and deploy modular direct gas-to-liquids technology; and the only clean fuels innovator offering end-to-end licensed solutions to customers at every step in their energy journey.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the EHS strategy for Infinium, aligning policies, programs, and procedures with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations across all company sites, including manufacturing, pilot plants, and future production facilities.
• Develop programs and reporting metrics to address all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert and advisor to executive leadership on EHS risks, regulatory changes, and performance metrics.
• Design and implement EHS management systems, audits, and reporting frameworks to standardize and improve performance across the organization.
• Provide oversight and support for incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Partner with site operations leaders to build a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and oversee environmental permitting, inspections, and compliance reporting, including air, water, and waste programs.
• Maintain awareness of emerging EHS regulations and sustainability trends and translate them into actionable plans for Infinium.
• Work with industry experts to develop applicable programs for all sites.
• Leverage a strong network within the EHS community.
• Support emergency preparedness and crisis response planning across all sites.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives that involve EHS aspects, including engineering, plant operations, HR, legal, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in industrial, energy, or chemical environments.
• Multi-site compliance and oversight experience required.
• Experience in developing and managing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs in petrochemcical and/or manufacturing facilities required.
• Experience across different project phases (Design, Construction, Operations, Scaling, etc.) beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations, with experience in permitting, audits, and inspections.
• Demonstrated success in developing, building, and scaling EHS programs in a high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing remote site operations.
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification a plus.