Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Team info:

As an EHS Specialist at Neuralink, you will support the day-to-day functions of the EHS team for our California locations as well as other functions throughout the company. This will include continuously maintaining facility permits and registrations to comply with local, federal, and state regulations along with improving existing safety programs, training, processes, and operations.  We are looking for a well-rounded, mechanically inclined team member who enjoys working on unique projects that will push them outside their comfort zone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of consumables (e.g. chemicals, PPE, and tools) and restock when needed.
• Work with engineers and scientists to ensure their processes are safe and review new and existing chemicals.
• Work with external vendors to ensure the facility equipment (house vacuum, CDA, nitrogen, DI water, AWN, process chilled water, etc.) is well maintained and documented.

Key qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience within a health and safety role.
• 2+ years of handling, storing, safekeeping, and removing hazardous materials (acids, bases, solvents, etc.).
• EHS Certifications (ASP: Associate Safety Professional, CSP: Certified Safety Professional, CIH: Certified Industrial Hygienist) are preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and requirements (stormwater, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, spill prevention, control, countermeasure (SPCC), and soil management).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for 10+ hrs daily.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in building facilities (HVAC, DI water, CDA, Nitrogen, Vacuum, exhaust) and wastewater treatment (AWN).
• Previous experience preparing hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater discharge reports is a plus.
• Familiar setting up EHS programs and training such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Equipment Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Ergonomics, etc.
• Technical background knowledge of chemical interactions and handling.
• Analyzed, developed, and implemented corrective actions to ensure safe working environments.
• Bachelors in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental-related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) and GLP (Good Lab Practices).