EHS&S Administrator

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

The EHS&S Administrator is eager to learn a variety of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) disciplines and will help maintain compliance to local, federal, and Sila standards and regulations. You have at least 6 years of administrative experience in a professional or academic setting. You will work across the organization to support a variety of EHS&S programs. There is an opportunity to learn many EHS&S disciplines as they apply to the chemical manufacturing industry.

This is a temporary contract opportunity expected to last through February 2027

Responsibilities and Duties  

• Audits: hazardous waste areas, spill kits, fire extinguishers, and AEDs


• Respiratory Protection: schedule and coordinate respirator fit tests


• Industrial Hygiene: calibrating IH equipment


• Chemical management: maintain chemical inventory and compliance to ensure inspection readiness


• Experience conducting a chemical inventory


• Digitalizing and developing EHS&S training (content provided)


• Support scheduling of in-person trainings, approve completed trainings in tracking system


• Update and maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements


• Triage incoming EHS&S requests via EHS&S Task Management Application (Asana)


• Prepare communication materials via intranet, email, Gchat, etc.


• Schedule trainings


• Manage EHS&S trainings through Quickbase


• EHS&S Document control management


• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the EHS&S team

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Excellent attention to detail


• Must have general computer literacies in order to successfully navigate the various IT platforms and EHS&S organizational tools used to manage EHS operation and day-to-day functions.


• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with different team members


• Ability to coordinate and schedule with third party vendors


• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly program requirements with little oversight


• Action oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection daily


• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes


• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts


• Walk moderate distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time


• Reach low shelves or items on the floor


• Climb stairs or over containment walls


• Handling of a range of material quantities


• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

The starting base pay for this role is between $40/hr and $60/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.