Director of EH&S

Blue Current is seeking an exceptional leader to establish and drive our Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program as we scale. As Director of EH&S, you will have the unique opportunity to build a best-in-class safety culture from the ground up—designing comprehensive policies, programs, and systems that protect our employees and enable our business growth. This is a strategic leadership role where your vision and execution will directly impact organizational success. You'll partner with cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and operations to embed safety into every aspect of how we work. You'll report directly to senior leadership, have direct oversight of EH&S professionals, and influence business decisions at the executive level. • Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive EH&S policies, procedures, and management systems that establish a foundation for operational excellence and regulatory compliance • Partner with facility management, R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to conduct rigorous job hazard analyses and equipment/process risk assessments; translate findings into actionable improvements • Lead the incident investigation program, driving root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures that reduce organizational risk • Oversee contractor and construction activity monitoring to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements • Establish and lead emergency preparedness and response protocols, including coordinating emergency response training and serving as a key member of the Emergency Response Team • Develop and oversee a dynamic EH&S training program featuring online and in-person modules, ensuring employees have the knowledge and skills to work safely; leverage modern training technologies (SCORM, RISE 360, Articulate, etc.) • Build and champion a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns, and visible leadership commitment to health and environmental stewardship • Establish health and safety monitoring programs and metrics to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement • Build KPIs for measuring the effectiveness of the safety programs and organizational culture and report results to management • Collaborate with equipment engineering teams on design reviews and risk assessments to ensure new equipment meets compliance and safety standards • Manage compliance obligations across federal, state, and local regulations; serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies • Maintain critical compliance documentation including Hazard Communication Programs, CERS, OSHA 300 logs, and other required filings • Develop and implement standard operating procedures, hazard communication protocols, and safety policies that evolve with organizational growth • Supervise and mentor direct reports, developing their expertise and building a high-performing EH&S team • Establish departmental objectives, work plans, and budgets; allocate resources strategically to support organizational growth and safety initiatives • Identify and champion process improvement opportunities; drive systematic implementation of safety enhancements across the organization • Build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively with all departments to integrate EH&S principles into business operations • Respond to emergency situations after hours and weekends as needed; maintain operational readiness at all times

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health and safety) AND 5+ years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety within battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental health and safety) AND 7+ years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety within battery, semi-conductor, chemical manufacturing or similar industry • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.) • Expertise in EH&S management system implementation, risk assessment, and process improvement • Strong proficiency in regulatory compliance, including environmental audits and compliance assessments • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams • Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex safety concepts for diverse audiences and present effectively to senior leadership • Strategic mindset with ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives • Proven track record of building positive safety cultures and driving employee engagement • Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments • Excellent written and verbal communication skills — clear, professional, and appropriately concise. • Must be based in or able to reliably commute to Hayward, California — this role is fully onsite. • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) • Ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. • Work is performed in an office, lab, manufacturing and warehouse environments • Regular business hours required; occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak periods. Salary Range $195,000 — $224,000 USD