Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Environmental, Health and Safety Lead
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Wixom, Michigan, United States, 48393
Remora is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Lead. This individual has to be a self-reliant team player who relishes the opportunity to be responsible for building out and owning all EHS programs company-wide. This individual will work onsite out of our Wixom, MI (metro Detroit) facility and work closely with the business, R&D, facilities, and engineering to implement a safety-first culture throughout the organization. This environment includes handling compressed gas, gas separation, diesel engines, and high-power AC systems (480VAC, 3 phase). You'll encounter chemical processes, HAZOPS reviews, FMEA assessments, heavy equipment rigging, machine tool use, and a warehouse setting with required PPE. The EHS Lead will report into the VP of HR and will be the face of EHS internally and externally all while helping to tackle the defining challenges of our time.We’re a 40-person climate tech startup based in Detroit, MI. We build a device that captures a semi-truck’s carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. We sell the CO2 to end-users and split that revenue with our customers, so our device pays for itself in just a couple of years.We’re piloting our technology with some of the largest companies in the world, including three of the Fortune 10, and we’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from leading investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, and First Round Capital.Responsibilities:
Plan & Develop:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs to ensure employee safety and environmental compliance. This includes creating site-specific plans such as Incident Response and Preparedness Plans, Hazardous Materials Business Plans, and lockout/tagout procedures. Set strategic goals for safety, health, and environmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards.Execute:
Lead safety committee, conduct and oversee safety and environmental inspections, as well as job hazard analysis (JHA) and job safety analysis (JSA) and safety audits ensuring all operations meet health, safety, and environmental standards. Manage the permitting and reporting processes for compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, including State and Local Boards, OSHA, EPA, and others. Lead and document plant safety training, SOPs, and vendor compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.Collaborate:
Serve as the primary liaison with local police, fire departments, and other emergency response agencies to maintain robust safety protocols. Work with Facility Maintenance to evaluate procedures, ensuring they meet safety and compliance requirements. Investigate, report, and track accidents and incidents, ensuring all corrective actions are implemented effectively in partnership with internal and cross-functional team members.Grow:
Proactively provide health and safety updates and expertise to team members. Identify, develop, and maintain ongoing annual employee health, safety, and environmental training programs, ensuring 100% training completion. Conduct new employee safety orientations on the topics of safety, including the associated training on relevant machinery (e.g. hi-lo, crane safety).Design:
Lead the development and oversight of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) procedures, ensuring all activities are aligned with industry best practices. Support site improvement projects by guiding the permitting and regulatory processes to ensure compliance.Requirements:
7+ years of relevant work experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety roles, or relevant advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience.Possesses strong leadership skills and abilities, including effective influencing, excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening), and facilitation skills.Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in developing and implementing EHS programs.Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative and proactive approach to addressing EHS challenges.Here’s what we value:
Mission First:
We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough.Burning Urgency:
Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed.Uncompromising Honesty:
We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners.Treat People Exceptionally Well:
We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities.Joyful Curiosity:
We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement.Logistics:
Location:
Wixom, MICompensation and Benefits:
Competitive Stock OptionsVisionRetirement (401k)Student loan assistanceThree Weeks of paid time offEleven Holidays offDependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)Parental leaveUnlimited sick and compassionate leaveEmployee development and coachingOffice setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipendClimate change disproportionately impacts communities of color, so we’re looking for candidates deeply committed to reducing emissions and to racial justice. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, person of color, female, non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming, or any other identity underrepresented in startups are especially encouraged to apply.Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to think they are qualified for a position after reading a list of requirements like the one above. If you are worried that you are not qualified, please apply anyway! We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.Apply for this job
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Plan & Develop:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs to ensure employee safety and environmental compliance. This includes creating site-specific plans such as Incident Response and Preparedness Plans, Hazardous Materials Business Plans, and lockout/tagout procedures. Set strategic goals for safety, health, and environmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards.Execute:
Lead safety committee, conduct and oversee safety and environmental inspections, as well as job hazard analysis (JHA) and job safety analysis (JSA) and safety audits ensuring all operations meet health, safety, and environmental standards. Manage the permitting and reporting processes for compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, including State and Local Boards, OSHA, EPA, and others. Lead and document plant safety training, SOPs, and vendor compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.Collaborate:
Serve as the primary liaison with local police, fire departments, and other emergency response agencies to maintain robust safety protocols. Work with Facility Maintenance to evaluate procedures, ensuring they meet safety and compliance requirements. Investigate, report, and track accidents and incidents, ensuring all corrective actions are implemented effectively in partnership with internal and cross-functional team members.Grow:
Proactively provide health and safety updates and expertise to team members. Identify, develop, and maintain ongoing annual employee health, safety, and environmental training programs, ensuring 100% training completion. Conduct new employee safety orientations on the topics of safety, including the associated training on relevant machinery (e.g. hi-lo, crane safety).Design:
Lead the development and oversight of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) procedures, ensuring all activities are aligned with industry best practices. Support site improvement projects by guiding the permitting and regulatory processes to ensure compliance.Requirements:
7+ years of relevant work experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety roles, or relevant advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience.Possesses strong leadership skills and abilities, including effective influencing, excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening), and facilitation skills.Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in developing and implementing EHS programs.Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative and proactive approach to addressing EHS challenges.Here’s what we value:
Mission First:
We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough.Burning Urgency:
Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed.Uncompromising Honesty:
We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners.Treat People Exceptionally Well:
We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities.Joyful Curiosity:
We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement.Logistics:
Location:
Wixom, MICompensation and Benefits:
Competitive Stock OptionsVisionRetirement (401k)Student loan assistanceThree Weeks of paid time offEleven Holidays offDependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)Parental leaveUnlimited sick and compassionate leaveEmployee development and coachingOffice setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipendClimate change disproportionately impacts communities of color, so we’re looking for candidates deeply committed to reducing emissions and to racial justice. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, person of color, female, non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming, or any other identity underrepresented in startups are especially encouraged to apply.Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to think they are qualified for a position after reading a list of requirements like the one above. If you are worried that you are not qualified, please apply anyway! We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.Apply for this job
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