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Job Description

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring an EHS Specialist to further develop and manage the daily functions of the Form Energy EHS programs at our Somerville, MA, facility. This role reports to our EHS Site Lead. As part of the EHS team, you will collaborate with the research and development and engineering teams to establish robust practices that will positively improve the site’s safety culture. As an EHS Specialist, you will play a key role in promoting a safe and compliant work environment at our Somerville, MA site. This position is ideal for new professionals who are eager to grow in the field of environmental, health, and safety.


This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

  • Maintain an on-the-floor presence and provide technical assistance and advice to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding environmental health and safety issues.
  • Provide and promote employee awareness, training, and compliance on matters of environmental, health, and safety.
  • Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for hazard assessments and job safety analyses of new or revised processes and materials.
  • Identify and track the completion of corrective actions that ensure worker safety, which may result from EHS program reviews, workplace inspections and audits, and incident investigations.
  • Monitor environmental activities, including compliance, reporting, and auditing efforts.
  • Communicate with other Form Energy locations to determine best practices to optimize safety program efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll bring:

  • 2 to 5 years proven EHS experience, preferably in research and development.
  • Well-developed communication and organizational skills.
  • General knowledge of federal and state agency regulations including EPA, OSHA, DOT, MWRA, NFPA standards, and others.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and complete tasks on time in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong technical, interpersonal, organizational and communications (written and oral) skills.
  • ASP, CSP, CHMM or similar certification preferred.
  • RCRA & DOT/IATA certifications desired.
  • An accredited bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental science, chemistry, or engineering required.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

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