Senior Safety Specialist

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Safety Specialist to support and enhance our safety culture in a high-hazard industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in safety principles, regulatory compliance, and chemical inventory management, with hands-on experience in a battery, chemical, or related PSM manufacturing environment (i.e., industrial gas manufacturing, oil and gas, etc.). This role will be responsible for creating or modifying and then implementing world-class safety programs as the dynamics of this exciting start-up change. The position also requires conducting investigations and driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and proactive risk mitigation while controlling inventory, costs, and budgetary KPIs.

Job Duties:

• Support and enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Work closely with the Chemical Hygiene Officer to maintain and update chemical inventory systems, SDS databases, and labeling in accordance with GHS.
• Conduct routine safety audits, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Lead or support incident investigations, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and track corrective actions to closure.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs and, when necessary, perform fire safety studies, ARC flash compliance studies, and other safety audits as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to integrate safety into daily workflows.
• Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety indicators, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the Electrical Safe Work and ARC flash safety initiative.
• Assist in inventory management and cost control initiatives.
• Assist the Senior Director of EHS in monitoring spending against safety KPIs, reviewing incident trends, audit findings, and risk assessments to justify budget requests.
• Perform CBA when requested/required.
• Assist with the development of an in-house Emergency Response Team and act as scene leader or incident commander as the situation(s) demand.
• Provide on-site support at both Colorado locations as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned to support the Solid Power Safety Team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in safety, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-hazard (PSM) industrial manufacturing setting, preferably in battery, chemical, or industrial gas sectors.
• OSHA 10 & 30 certifications in both General Industry and Construction.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Hazardous Materials Management Professional (HMMP), or equivalent credential.
• Proficiency in chemical inventory management and hazard communication standards.
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• NFPA 70E qualified electrical worker or related certification.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, especially in high-hazard environments.
• Familiarity with OSHA process safety management (29 CFR 1910.119).
• Familiarity with OSHA Chemical Hygiene requirements (29 CFR 1910.1450).
• Familiarity with OSHA Laboratory Safety requirements (29 CFR 1910.1450).
• Familiarity with OSHA LOTO and NFPA electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to quickly assess threats and risks and act.
• Proven ability to handle conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software (e.g., VelocityEHS, Cority, SAM, or similar).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous environment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hourly Range: $80,000 - $105,000 annually.

Application Deadline: 08/15/2025.

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, generous PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement, and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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