EH&S Lead

Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities.

Job Brief

As the EH&S Lead, you will play a leadership role in shaping and managing our EHS strategy, ensuring our processes meet the highest standards for safety, compliance, and sustainability. With expertise in handling corrosive acids, gases, and high-risk operations, you will lead initiatives to protect our workforce, the environment, and the surrounding community. Primary work location will be Oakland, California with some travel to Reno, Nevada.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

Program Development & Implementation:

• Lead initiatives to embed a proactive safety culture, influencing leadership and employees at all levels to prioritize EHS excellence

• Design and implement comprehensive EHS policies and procedures tailored to operations involving corrosive acids, gases, and hazardous materials

• Establish and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and industry standards

• Develop and execute training programs to promote safe handling of hazardous chemicals and emergency response protocols

• Drive safety culture and best environmental practices for all Oakland operations and lay the foundations for operations in Reno

Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

• Conduct risk assessments for chemical processes and equipment, with a focus on high-risk operations involving corrosive materials

• Develop and oversee mitigation strategies for identified risks, ensuring workplace safety and environmental protection

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation

Regulatory Compliance:

• Extensive knowledge of Cal/OSHA standards, Prop 65, and other California-specific EHS regulations; experience with multi-state compliance, particularly in Nevada, is a strong plus

• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and permitting requirements

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to prepare for and respond to inspections or audits

Emergency Preparedness & Response:

• Act as the primary coordinator during emergency incidents, ensuring effective response and communications with teams and first responders

• Develop and manage emergency response plans, including spill control, gas leak management, and chemical incident response

• Coordinate drills and training to ensure readiness for potential emergencies

Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement EHS improvements

• Monitor performance metrics and generate reports to track progress against EHS goals

For this role, we’re looking for:

• Proven track record of developing and managing EHS programs in dynamic, fast-paced environments

• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and local regulations related to hazardous materials

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage employees and stakeholders at all levels

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000/year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.