Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Generalist

Skokie, IL

Full Time

Entry Level

Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech

A post-pollution world is inevitable, and people will either be part of it, or the planet will go on without us. At LanzaTech, our technology platform is transforming waste carbon into everyday products, to meet the needs of this moment. Our science is state-of-the-art, but the idea is simple. We use nature to heal nature. We capture carbon emissions which are then fed into bioreactors where trillions of carbon-hungry microbes go to work. These tiny dynamos consume the waste gases and produce valuable raw material commodities. Pure enough to be resold, repurposed, and recycled again — from sustainable jet fuel to beverage bottles, to yoga pants.

Founded in New Zealand, we are a global women-led company with an international footprint and a diverse employee population. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are a key part of our mission and core values which we show through our hiring, our leadership, our efforts to educate internally and willingness to learn.

Now a publicly traded company on NASDAQ, come join the team as we strive to make a Post Pollution Future!

Exciting collaborations with LanzaTech (LT) CarbonSmartTM Products:

2022 – Coty, Inc. – LT recycled carbon ethanol to be used in majority of fragrance portfolio by 2023
2021 – ZARA – cutting edge, high fashion black dresses made from LT recycled carbon
2021 – lululemon – sports apparel made from LT Recycled carbon
2021 – L’Oréal – partnership to make packaging with LT recycled carbon

Notable acknowledgments:

2021 – Biofuels Digest #1 Hottest Company in Renewable Fuels, Chemicals & Biomaterials
2020 – Biofuels Digest #3 Best Company to work for in the Advanced Bioeconomy
2020 – Fast Company World Changing Company
2020 – CNBC #43 on Top 50 Disrupter Companies list

Interested in learning more? Visit us at www.LanzaTech.com and download/stream our latest CarbonSmartTM Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you receive your podcasts!

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

About the role

This role is based out of the company’s Skokie Headquarters / R&D Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating and maintaining key EHS programs under the Director of EH&S. They will also assist in EHS Audits and implementation of the LanzaTech EHS Management System (ISO45001 and ISO14001 conforming). The role will primarily focus on the Safety aspect of EHS but will be tasked with some Environmental responsibilities as well. The successful candidate will be assigned responsibility for coordinating EHS related programs based upon a combination of their experience, areas of interest and organizational need.

Key duties

General EHS procedure authoring, review and improvement.
Assisting with EHS Audit activities in Skokie
Assisting in the development and delivery of EHS Training.
Coordinating the Contractor Safety program
Coordinating Hazardous Waste management activities
Ensuring weekly/monthly EHS tasks/inspections are completed

Minimum Qualifications:

0 -1 year experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety OR 2+ years’ experience in EHS with a Technical Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, etc…)
Knowledge of basic OSHA and EHS rules/principles
Willingness to take initiative and work independently or in a team environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness/ability to deliver training to large groups of people (50+)
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience within a laboratory setting and/or working around chemicals.
Knowledge/experience with US EPA Hazardous Waste regulations.

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