Senior EHS Program Manager

Company Overview Amperesand is reinventing how the world powers its most critical systems. We are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for infrastructure disruption. Electricity demand is skyrocketing, driven by AI factories, electric vehicles, and modern industrial growth. Energy supply is shifting to incorporate a more diverse mix of resources – including solar, gas, and batteries – at a massive scale. And yet the power infrastructure behind our latest mega-projects hasn’t meaningfully changed in nearly 100 years. Supply chains for today’s infrastructure equipment can’t match the pace and sophistication of critical energy projects. Amperesand is building hardware and software that rewrites this broken power infrastructure playbook to support a new era of energy abundance. We’ve built a new class of intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products leveraging a decade of advanced medium voltage Solid State Transformer research that’s now ready for commercial deployment. Our products and solutions go far beyond the capabilities of traditional electrical equipment. We make power systems that are faster to deploy, dramatically smaller and more efficient, and capable of supporting modern, dynamic energy needs for tomorrow’s most demanding energy consumers. Scalable in-house advanced manufacturing capability is our foundation for meeting timeline and quality expectation to serve infrastructure customers around the world. Amperesand is led by breakthrough energy hardware development veterans and funded by top tier investors who share our vision of building a category-defining energy technology company. With hubs in San Francisco, Reno, and Singapore, our global team is laser focused on building foundational technology to solve the most pressing problems in power infrastructure at scale. Join us in building the power foundation of the future! Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior EHS Program Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs across the organization. You should be comfortable developing a company-wide policy in the morning and working directly with a technician, engineer, or supervisor in the afternoon to solve a difficult safety problem. Given the nature of our work, a strong working understanding of electrical safety is essential. You will support high-power test operations, energized work controls, arc flash risk management, lockout/tagout, and safe integration of manufacturing and test equipment. This is not a role for someone who writes requirements and walks away. Our expectation is simple: do not throw requirements over the wall. Own the problem with the team until an effective solution is in place. Responsibilities EHS Program & Policy Development • Develop, implement, and continuously improve company EHS policies, standards, programs, procedures, and safe work practices • Translate regulatory requirements, industry practices, operational risks, and lessons learned into practical company requirements • Own programs from initial development through implementation, field validation, and continuous improvement • Establish clear program responsibilities, training requirements, and measures of effectiveness Electrical & High-Power Test Safety • Develop and implement the company's electrical safety program, including NFPA 70E-based safe work practices, arc flash risk assessment, energized work permits, and qualified worker requirements • Partner with test engineering on safe work systems for high-power electrical test operations, including test area controls, interlocks, barriers, and emergency response • Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) implementation across manufacturing and test equipment • Participate in equipment safety reviews and buy-offs for new manufacturing and test equipment, including safety logic, controls, guarding, and energy isolation Risk Assessment & Hands-On Partnership • Lead risk assessments for routine, non-routine, and higher-risk work, applying the hierarchy of controls with the people performing the work • Spend meaningful time in operational areas; observe work firsthand before developing or changing requirements • Develop safe work practices, procedures, permits, checklists, and qualification requirements where appropriate and verify they work under actual operating conditions • Challenge both unsafe work practices and EHS requirements that are unnecessarily complex, ineffective, or disconnected from the work Leadership, Training & Continuous Improvement • Serve as a trusted EHS advisor to site and operational leadership; provide clear recommendations when safety, operational, and business considerations compete • Lead cross-functional initiatives and integrate EHS into normal business processes without relying on direct authority • Partner with subject-matter experts to develop practical, competency-based training that reflects actual work, hazards, and equipment • Evaluating field application, not just course completion. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience • 8+ years of progressively responsible EHS experience in technical, industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or operational environments • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing EHS policies, programs, and safe work practices • Working knowledge of electrical safety requirements, including OSHA electrical standards and NFPA 70E • Significant experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments • Demonstrated success working directly with frontline employees, technical teams, and site leadership • Ability and willingness to regularly work in operational environments, including manufacturing floors and high-power electrical test areas • Ability to travel periodically (California - Bay Area) Bonus Qualifications • Experience in power electronics, electrical equipment manufacturing, energy, advanced manufacturing, testing, or similarly complex technical environments • Experience supporting high-power electrical test operations • Experience developing multi-site or company-wide EHS programs and competency-based qualification programs Work Environment • Based on-site at our Reno, NV manufacturing and test facility, with regular time on the manufacturing floor and in test areas • Must be able to wear required PPE, including arc-rated clothing where applicable • Work environment includes energized electrical equipment, industrial machinery, and active manufacturing operations What Success Looks Like: Success is not measured by the number of policies written or corrective actions issued. Success means risks are understood and effectively controlled, requirements work in practice, leaders own safety within their organizations, and employees view EHS as a trusted partner who helps them solve problems and get work done safely. Please note: This role requires working on site 5 days per week. Hybrid and remote work options are not available. Given the highly collaborative and cross-functional nature of hardware, embedded systems, and compliance development, onsite partnership across engineering and product teams is critical to enabling rapid execution, technical alignment, and successful certification outcomes. Reno Pay Range $130,000—$160,000 USD Pay Disclosure & Benefits Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States. • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance • 401k retirement savings plan through Empower • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays • Commuter Benefits • 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks) Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions. Equal Employment Opportunity Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.