Staff Environment, Health And Safety Professional

We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we're not just developing advanced supermaterials, we're about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we're building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today's limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world's toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S), the Staff EH&S Professional will develop, continuously improve, and implement EH&S programs to effectively manage risk and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations at Lyten's facilities in San Jose and Fremont, California, Reno, Nevada, and Champain, Illinois. This role will be based out of Lyten's San Jose, California facility. The EH&S Staff Professional will also foster a positive EH&S culture in a growing, fast-paced startup environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proficient in basic project management. Responsible to identify initiatives, establish project plans and resource requirements, obtain stakeholder and management buy-in, and successfully drive projects to completion. Leads EH&S projects and provides project guidance to junior engineers or scientists.

• Develops, implements, and continuously improves EHS policies, standards and procedures required to maintain regulatory compliance. Works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop practical strategies to ensure successful program implementation while supporting stakeholder objectives.

• Develops and delivers meaningful and relevant EH&S training as required by internal and external requirements.

• Develops capabilities, systems, standards and processes to maintain compliance with EH&S regulations with input from key stakeholders.

• Manages EHS risk by conducting audits and risk assessments, developing tactics to reduce risk to tolerable levels, and leveraging industry best practices to identify and address current and future risks.

• Ensures compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements and so that the business is "audit ready" at all times. Tracks and trends compliance gaps and works with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and prevent reoccurrence.

• Improves the EH&S culture by working cross-functionally with colleagues and senior leaders to build a culture that embraces proactivity and integrates EHS processes into the business.

• Identifies and leads EH&S business process improvement initiatives in support of our mission and objectives.

• Makes decisions with minimal input and guidance. Seeks input from the Director of EHS and other experts as needed.

• Supports emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity. May be called after hours to support emergency incidents onsite. Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

• Conducts EH&S risks/hazards assessment for new equipment and tools prior to installation. Works with stakeholders to ensure all equipment brought into the facility meet applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Facilitates Unit Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).

• Leads EH&S audit/inspection program and gap assessments. Documents findings and tracks them to closure.

• Compiles and documents EHS metrics and other relevant technical data.

• Contributes to the development of manufacturing, maintenance, and R&D procedures and safe work practices with regards to:

• Process scale-up, process safety, and technology development

• EH&S specifications of new process equipment

• Design and start-up of new processes

• Maintenance and troubleshooting operations

• Compiles and submits compliance documents including but not limited to: Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Air Quality Permits and Annual Report, Storm Water Annual Report, and Site Emergency Plan. Maintains contact with regulatory agencies as assigned. Maintains EH&S records as required by law and company policies.

• Contributes to or leads incident investigations and identification of corrective and preventive actions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry preferred OR Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of relevant work experience in battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry preferred.
• 3+ years experience overseeing EHS compliance on large construction projects and providing design input to minimize/eliminate EHS risk associated with the finished project, preferred.
• 3+ years experience with business process improvement methodology such as Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile, is desired.

This is an onsite position and is not eligible for relocation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification in industrial hygiene (CIH), safety (CSP), and/or ergonomics (CIE or CPE) strongly preferred.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$116,600.00 - $175,000.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

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