Temporary Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Calipatria CA

Description

Viridos (formerly Synthetic Genomics, Inc) is a privately held biotechnology company harnessing the power of photosynthesis to create transformative solutions to mitigate climate change. Our unparalleled understanding of algal genetics and ability to translate innovation from lab to field underpins our initial deployment: a scalable platform to produce low-carbon intensity biofuels for aviation, commercial trucking, and maritime shipping. Building on a legacy of genomic firsts, our team of scientists and engineers are shaping new pathways toward a sustainable bioeconomy. We are currently looking to add a Temporary Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Specialist to our team in Calipatria, CA. The Temporary Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Specialist is a trusted business partner committed to supporting all employees in delivering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. EH&S provides innovative solutions to reduce risk, resulting in quality performance of our employees and contractors. This is a part time position working 16 – 32 hours/ month. A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join the Viridos team in Calipatria. Key Responsibilities • Inspects organization facilities (safety audits) to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented • Hold biweekly safety trainings/meetings to discuss relevant topics • Serves on the safety committee and provide guidance and support to the safety committee chair • Conduct incident investigations including the determination of root cause/corrective action • Conduct Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis • Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property follow company policies and safety requirements Typical Education & Experience • Two years of EH&S or equivalent experience Required Skills and Education • Two to five years of experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role in an industrial or R&D setting. • Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards and guidelines related to assigned environmental health and safety programs Preferred Skills and Education Additional Skills • Degrees and/or certifications in safety / safety engineering is highly desirable. • Team player, demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally • Ability to partner with management and senior staff • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently • Experience in electrical / industrial / construction safety preferred