Environmental, Health

Description

BioMADE is working to change the United States' bioindustrial innovation ecosystem by creating a network of pilot and intermediate scale facilities so that U. S. innovators can scale, and ultimately produce, bioindustrial products domestically. This position will be responsible for ensuring that this once-in-a-generation opportunity to create and operate biomanufacturing piloting infrastructure, enabled by President Biden's Executive Order and focused through the Department of Defense's Manufacturing Innovation Institutes ), will set our nation on course to have resilient and secure supply chains for the chemicals and materials originating from renewable feedstocks.

As the EHS Manager, you will develop and lead an EHS program that delivers effective and efficient safety and environmental programs for the Maple Grove site while setting the standard for all Pilot Plant Network (PPN) sites. The EHS Manager will be a role model for safety leadership driving a strong safety culture while engaging and empowering employees. Working in collaboration with BioMADE's operations, maintenance, quality, logistics, and administrative teams at Maple Grove, the EHS Manager will deliver and facilitate robust safety programs that address the key SIFs. The EHS Manager will manage compliance with Federal and state OSHA and environmental regulations.

The Minnesota piloting facility is currently in engineering and design with construction to start in early 2026. This position will bring real world experience in operating a production or piloting facility for commissioning, start up and normal operations, applying that experience at BioMADE's Maple Grove location. The EHS Manager has direct responsibility and provides direction for EHS activities at the Maple Grove facility while supporting EHS activities at other BioMADE piloting facilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall performance of EHS for BioMADE's Maple Grove facility, working with site leadership as a united front to drive a strong "zero harm" safety culture.
• Develop and deploy world class safety and environmental stewardship programs, policies, and standards (along with supporting permits) for Maple Grove that would apply to all facilities in the pilot plant network. Conduct and facilitate training on environmental and safety programs.
• Develop EHS skills and ownership across team at the Maple Grove site.
• Develop and audit safety policies for hazardous chemical handling, operations, maintenance, emergency response plans, industrial hygiene, and hazardous waste management.
• Drive high quality incident investigations and root cause analysis program, working with Maple Grove team to ensure timely resolution to corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor accident rates, near miss rates, audit findings, safety data, and exposure modification ratings, working with Maple Grove leadership to develop improvement plans.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses and ensure PSM compliance for Maple Grove process operations. Utilize HAZOP methodologies outside the PSM boundary where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the capital project team to improve, address, and advocate safety during engineering design phase of the project using the safety hierarchy of controls for Maple Grove projects.
• Ensure and enable Maple Grove site complies with federal, state, and county regulations for a biomanufacturing piloting facility, including hazardous waste management.
• Ensure high quality pre-startup safety reviews for new projects and equipment at Maple Grove.
• Develop and execute an EHS budgetary plan in collaboration with all departments (Operations, Maintenance, Quality Control, Logistics).
• Provide EHS recommendations to site leaders at other BioMADE piloting facilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• BS or advanced degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with substantial industrial experience.

• 7 years of progressive experience in EHS positions in industrial settings.

• Must possess a Certified Safety Professional designation.
• Must possess OSHA-30 certification.
• Prior experience in a piloting or manufacturing facility to meet regulatory requirements, including OSHA (federal and state), EPA (and state Departments of Environmental Quality) and other government regulatory agencies.
• Must possess and cultivate the highest levels of safety awareness.
• Demonstrated history of actively engaging operations, maintenance, quality, and logistics personnel to become owners of safety programs. Demonstrated history of coaching and developing safety leaders.
• The ability to be self-directed and work independently under tight deadlines is required. Must be motivated and able to work hands-on in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and detailed planning skills required.
• Working knowledge of process control and automation is desired.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have experience within the Microsoft Office environment.
• Must possess the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Hybrid Work Statement

BioMADE offers flexible (hybrid) work options based on business roles and needs. Employees are expected to work 3 days in the office environment and 2 days remotely.

• During the construction phase of the pilot facility, this position may be hybrid. As the Maple Grove facility approaches start-up, the EHS Manager position will transition from the BioMADE Minneapolis office to the Maple Grove site.

Job Benefits

BioMADE provides a comprehensive suite of health insurances, supplemental benefits, and paid time off to all regular full-time employees as outlined below. Additional benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision
  
  Paid time off that accrues from your hire date
• 13 paid holidays, including a winter closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Hybrid work policy for most positions; stipend for internet and personal phone use
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on compensation (no vesting period)
• Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning's suite for professional development
• Free parking, casual dress code, free snacks and beverages, and on-site gym access at both offices
• Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
• And much more

We nurture merit, talent, and achievement by supporting equal opportunity and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs to join us in our mission to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales. Come join our team

About BioMADE

About Us

BioMADE is a public-private partnership at the forefront of the exciting bioindustrial manufacturing industry. Bioindustrial manufacturing is transforming how we make products in the U.S. – from chemicals to materials to food and more. Working with our network of 330 leading industry, academic, and nonprofit members, BioMADE is securing America's future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education, and collaboration.

By harnessing the power of biology, BioMADE and its members are creating more robust and resilient supply chains, making the U.S. more self-sufficient, re-shoring manufacturing jobs, and producing more environmentally sustainable products without relying on traditional petroleum sources. BioMADE is also building a globally competitive STEM workforce to ensure American workers are prepared and ready to fill new jobs within this rapidly growing industry. National interest and momentum for bioindustrial manufacturing is at an all-time high. Join this dynamic, growing organization to make a difference in the future of bioindustrial manufacturing

BioMADE offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, an annual bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a generous contribution toward dependent coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending plan, a robust 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar up to 6% match, accrued Paid Time Off, and a generous holiday calendar that includes a week-long holiday closure. We also offer a hybrid work environment for many positions, casual dress, free parking, internet and cell phone stipend, and professional development opportunities.

Export Control Disclaimer

This position may involve access to hardware, commodities, and technical information subject to the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, any hiring decision might depend in part on the BioMADE's ability to obtain or rely on federal government authorization as required, if you are not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., asylee, refugee, or other qualifying protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

EOE Statement

BioMADE is an equal opportunity employer to all and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.