EHSS Operations Manager

About the team

The EHSS team is a diverse group of engineers and scientists that ensure the safety and compliance of activities at QuantumScape. We interact with every department and integrate safety and sustainability into all aspects of the development of this cutting-edge solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. Team members pride themselves on their ability to quickly adapt to ever-changing needs.

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 completed.
• Perform risk assessments 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.

Requirements

• BS in chemistry or engineering field.
• 7-10 years of work experience in EHS/Sustainability.
• Strong environmental experience, including hazardous materials and waste management, air emissions, wastewater, and sustainability.
• Highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Strong people skills to influence across the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in chemistry or engineering field.
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification.
• Experience working within battery or automotive manufacturing teams.
• Experience with environmental audits, ISO 14000, TSCA compliance, IATA, BAAQMD compliance, waste minimization, and sustainability.

Physical requirements

• Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Reaching and twisting motions with hands.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Schedule

This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week.

Pay

Expected salary range for this role is $132,900 to $179,400, with a final salary determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package.

Benefits

• Employee-paid health care.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Additional benefits package.