Principal EHS Engineer - Principal Member Technical Staff (PMTS)

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

Do you want to make a major contribution to this part of the energy economy?
Join us on our mission as we transform energy storage to enable a more sustainable future.  We are looking to add a Principal EHS Engineer - Member Technical Staff (PMTS) to our Environment Health & Safety team. The ideal candidate has a passion for the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take a lead role in managing all EHS aspects for building operations
• Evaluate proposed EHS compliance laws and regulations to determine applicability and impact to current programs and operations
• Implement EHS management systems programs and associated documentation
• Complete audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments and assist in pollution prevention activities
• Manage safety and environmental/sustainability metrics
• Provide input in equipment design and installation projects in EHS; ensure safety and environmental compliance during construction projects
• Interface with site EHS committees and regulatory personnel
• Manage all aspects of environmental programs, including:
• ~~~ Ensure BAAQMD permit requirements are met.  Participate in abatement selection, manage operation and discharges per air regulations
• ~~~ Oversee chemical storage and handling. Serve as a technical resource in evaluating chemical hazards
• ~~~ Manage TSCA compliance for all incoming and outgoing chemicals
• ~~~ Ensure all waste is properly managed
• ~~~ Update HMBP as required
• ~~~ Manage wastewater and storm water programs
• Play an integral part in the Emergency Response Team
• Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness allowing smooth adaptation to a constantly evolving environment and work priorities
• Possesses a can-do spirit and is a collaborative teammate and clear communicator
• Organized, meticulous, and have clear written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate personal integrity and high ethical standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in chemistry, engineering, or related fields
• minimum 10 years of work experience (8 yrs with MS; 6 yrs with PhD) in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field
• Strong Environmental Experience, including hazardous materials and waste, air emissions, wastewater, sustainability 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a constantly evolving environment with Facilities, Hardware, and R&D leaders, and staffing at all levels
• Ability to approach sophisticated problems by actively seeking information and new insights from a variety of sources, consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems, and mastering unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and optimally

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• MS in chemistry or engineering fields
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
• Experience working within a battery or automotive operations and/or manufacturing teams
• Strong project management skills as the position requires integration across various teams
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Experience with environmental audits, ISO 14000, TSCA compliance, IATA, BAAQMD compliance, waste minimization, sustainability
• Strong people skills as the position will be required to influence people

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work with airtight isolation chambers and/or wear neoprene or vinyl gloves for 15-30% of the time
• Frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
• May be required to use hand or power tools
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift up to 30 pounds, push and extend arms
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.