Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Facilities    ·    Fremont, CA    ·    Full time

Neuralink is developing ultra-high bandwidth brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers. We are building a team of multidisciplinary experts passionate about making a world-changing impact.

As an EHS Specialist at Neuralink, you will support day-to-day functions inside the cleanroom as well as other functions throughout the company. This will include continuously improving existing safety programs, trainings, processes, and operations to comply with local, federal, and state regulations. 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.

About you:

• You find large and small challenges exciting, and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them.
• You deliver. You may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting designs, but in the end, you know that what matters is delivering a manufacturable solution that works every time.
• You are a cross-disciplinary team member. You are excited to work with and learn from software, mechanical, electrical, materials, biological engineers, and neuroscientists. You are comfortable communicating across teams.
• Resourceful, flexible and adaptable; no task is too big or too small.

Examples of concrete duties:

• You maintain an inventory of consumables (e.g. chemicals, PPE, and tools) and restock when needed
• You will work with engineers and scientists to make sure their processes are safe and review new and existing chemicals
• You will also 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 of 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, and countermeasure (SPCC), and soil management)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily
• Ability to climb stairs
• Able to rapidly respond to employee health emergencies and activate emergency procedures

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiar setting up EHS programs and trainings 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
• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental-related discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience preparing hazardous waste, storm water, and wastewater discharge reports is a plus
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing processes) and GLP (Good Lab Practices)
• Prior experience in building facilities (HVAC, DI water, CDA, Nitrogen, Vacuum, exhaust) and waste water treatment (AWN)

What we offer:

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields.
• Growth potential. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.
• Flexible time off + paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Meals provided.

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.