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Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

ESSWilsonville, Oregon, United StatesOnsite

Catalyzing a cleaner future.


ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage.  It is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents and an upcoming public offering.   The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy.These are ambitious goals, and we are pursuing them with passion.

 At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.ESS is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer who will develop, implement, and maintain company policies, procedures, guidelines, and equipment to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. This role is critical for adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. The EHS Engineer will contribute to the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures, providing expert recommendations for continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Environmental and Safety Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain company policies to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Prepare, maintain, and update environmental, health, and safety policy and procedure manuals.
  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure organizational compliance.
  • Industrial Safety and Hygiene:
  • Assess, monitor, and control industrial hygiene, including chemical exposure, lighting, noise, heat, radiation, and humidity.
  • Identify and mitigate safety risks through facility tours and worker communication.
  • Reporting and Documentation:
  • Draft detailed reports highlighting dangerous procedures, equipment, or risks for management review.
  • Develop and implement systems to report, monitor, and correct safety concerns.
  • Training and Collaboration:
  • Provide training and guidance on safety and environmental best practices through bulletins, documentation, and meetings.
  • Collaborate with OSHA representatives, internal safety staff, and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are documented and completed.
  • Proactive Hazard Management:
  • Adopt a proactive approach to hazard prevention and safety, including the development and implementation of loss-control policies and procedures.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hazard prevention and best practices, equipment, and developments.
  • Facility Design and Development:
  • Participate in the design and development of work areas and procedures, offering recommendations for improvements aligned with environmental, health, and safety goals.

Required Skills and Abilities:


  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and address unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles and environmental, health, and safety laws.
  • In-depth knowledge of company safety policies and OSHA standards.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field required.
  • Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.

Benefits of working at ESS.


In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers Company assisted medical, dental and vision, 401k with Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), a generous PTO accrual, and 8 paid holidays.As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#LI-BL1

Life at ESS

ESS Inc. is a leading provider of long-duration (4+ hours) energy storage solutions ideally suited for C&I, utility, microgrid and off-grid applications. Our iron flow battery, the Energy Warehouse (EW), is capable of up to 8 continuous hours of energy delivery with a 20+ year operating life and no capacity degradation. Composed of earth-abundant iron, salt and water for its electrolyte, the EW is a safe, long-lasting solution with the lowest levelized cost of storage (LCOS) per kWh. ESS was founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science, and renewable energy. After 5 years of extensive innovation, engineering development, and rigorous validation, backed by ARPA-E and others, we began shipping turn-key battery solutions in 2016. In 2017, BASF, the world's leading chemical company, became a significant investor in ESS, joining forces with us to deliver energy storage solutions for a sustainable future. At ESS, we are catalyzing a cleaner energy future. Follow us on Twitter at @ESS_info, or visit our website to learn more: http://www.essinc.com
Thrive Here & What We Value- Committed to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future- Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement- Offers competitive benefits (Company assisted Health insurance, Approved PPE Reimbursement, Medical & Dental; Flex spending account; 8 paid holidays; 401K, and a competitive PTO accrual)- Provides Company Assisted Medical, Dental, and Vision Care- Offers Flexible Spending Account- Grants 8 Paid Holidays- Ensures Competitive PTO Accrual- Approves PPE Reimbursement- Catalyzing a cleaner future- Globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage- Enabling reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions for various users
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