About Lilac Solutions, Inc.

Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction technology company focused on scaling lithium production for the electric vehicle era. Lilac solves the critical technology problems which today prevent development of the world’s largest lithium resources: low yields, high costs, slow start-up, poor reliability, and massive environmental impacts. Lilac’s technology represents such a step-change in performance and cost that it also unlocks the development of new unconventional lithium deposits with low lithium grades and high impurities, which have historically been impossible to produce. In 2021, Lilac raised $150M in Series B financing from investors including T. Rowe Price, Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sumitomo, BMW and SK Materials. Lilac is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Description:

Lilac is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) Lead for our Oakland, CA, facility. This role will work with Engineering, Research and Development, Operations, and Fabrication teams to support all SH&E functions at the facility. This role will also collaborate and contribute to a functional network of SH&E subject matter experts across the company.

Responsibilities:

The SH&E Lead will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SH&E initiatives and inquiries at the Oakland facility.
• Support the development and implementation of the SH&E strategy and management system, and the associated programs, processes, and tools, to deliver excellence in personnel safety and environmental compliance.
• Coach employees at all levels of the company to foster a culture focused on excellence in SH&E performance demonstrated by transparent two-way communication, shared values and priorities, full organizational engagement, strong awareness and capabilities, and continuous proactive improvement.
• Foster excellent incident and near-miss reporting, auditing, and assessment. Perform analysis to identify trends and opportunities and communicate findings to all stakeholders.
• Lead and support incident investigations ensuring root causes are identified, lessons are learned, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage positive relationships with regulatory agencies, community authorities, and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and stakeholder expectations by managing required permits, recordkeeping, reporting, and inspections.
• Facilitate employee SH&E learning and development, including new hire orientation as well as initial and periodic SH&E training.

This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA, reporting to the company’s SH&E Manager.

Candidate Qualifications:

• 5+ years of SH&E experience in an industrial or laboratory environment. Chemicals, oil & gas, or mining industry experience is preferred.
• BS in engineering, health & safety, or similar technical field
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in an industrial or laboratory environment.
• Experience in environmental permit submission, compliance management, and reporting.
• Experience developing and implementing SH&E programs, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining SH&E Management System and knowledge of applicable standards, such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Responsible Care, etc.
• Engaging leadership and influencing skills and a drive to build an outstanding culture and to treat others with integrity, respect, and fairness.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

• Salary range: $130K-160K annually (commensurate with experience & location)
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Onsite Gym and Daily Catered Lunch for Oakland Employees
• Monthly phone stipend
• Private secured parking with EV charging stations

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.