Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HES&S) Specialist

Description

Come join our team at FirstElement Fuel and be a part of impacting the world in positive ways! 

FirstElement Fuel along with its True Zero brand is the leader in the deployment of retail hydrogen refueling stations. We are a California-based company established in 2013 to provide safe, reliable, retail fuel to customers of fuel cell electric vehicles. The True Zero retail hydrogen network is the largest in the world today and is critical to California global energy transformation.     

Our mission is to foster the widespread adoption of hydrogen vehicles and reduce the impact of driving on our planet. FirstElement Fuel is continuously growing the refueling infrastructure and we believe hydrogen will change the world in a positive way.  

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:  HES&S SPECIALIST

We have a great opportunity for a Specialist with our Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security Team (HES&S). This position supports the development and implementation of HES&S and operational practices, verifies consistent application, and validates their effectiveness. The Specialist supports company employees and contractors in performing their jobs in alignment with regulatory and FEFs HES&S requirements and monitors the company's facilities' safety, integrity, and security. This role provides expertise and acts on conditions necessary to maintain workers’ safety, public safety, prevent losses, protect the environment, and the company’s reputation. It will be based in Livermore, CA, with general HES&S support for the entire company, and field support to operations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

• Assist in developing FEF’s HES&S Management System and related programs. 
• Assist with past work reviews and future work planning to build safety capacity. 
• Provide technical expertise in HES&S regulatory requirements and industry standards.    
• Participate in personal safety and system safety hazard assessments and controls implementation. 
• Provide administrative and field support for general regulatory compliance.  
• Collect and analyze HES&S data and indicators, and report learnings and recommendations. 
• Facilitate field hazard assessments in regular operations and projects. 
• Conduct field inspections and audits at operations and project sites. 
• Facilitate selected event reviews, including incidents, and assist with action implementation.   
• Support the development and delivery of HES&S training.  
• Participate in emergency planning, response, and engagement with external stakeholders. 
• Assist with the vehicle fleet administration and risk management. 
• Participate in initiatives and projects with other departments as a safety stakeholder. 
• Lead assigned HES&S projects.   

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an HES&S-related field, and five years of experience in an industrial or construction environment working with diverse trades. 
• Solid Knowledge of Federal and California HES&S-related regulations.  
• Ability to communicate with different organizational levels.
• Flexibility to perform a combination of diverse HES&S technical, administrative, and clerical tasks.

DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Any experience working with hazardous materials in regulated industries.
• Any experience with ANSI Z10, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or OSHA VPP. 
• Active member in a HES&S professional or industry organization.
• Holding a credential from BCSP, NFPA, AIHA, IHMM, or another organization in the HES&S field.

SCHEDULE + BENEFITS:

• Travel time: It is anticipated that 30% to 50% of the work time will be spent visiting facilities and engaging with workers in the field. Occasional overnight travel once or twice per quarter.
• Excellent benefits, to include full premium coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision, 401(k) Plan (with 6% company match) and Personal Time Off (PTO).

The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to $130,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work locations and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include any bonus or benefits.

FirstElement Fuel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status or political affiliation or any other protected characteristic covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We also perform employment background checks.