Melissa Locallo
About Melissa Locallo
Melissa Locallo serves as the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety at Solid Power, Inc. She has extensive experience in health and safety management, previously holding various positions at Gates Corporation and ATK, and has a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona.
Current Role at Solid Power
Melissa Locallo serves as the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety at Solid Power, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's environmental and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. Her leadership focuses on integrating health and safety practices into operational strategies to enhance workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Previous Experience at Gates Corporation
Prior to her current position, Melissa Locallo worked at Gates Corporation for seven years, holding various roles. She served as the Health and Safety Manager - Corporate from 2015 to 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Before that, she was the HSE Regional Manager - North America from 2011 to 2015 and the HSE Coordinator - Fluid Power North America for a brief period in 2010. Her tenure at Gates Corporation involved developing and implementing health and safety programs across multiple regions.
Background in Operations at ATK
Melissa Locallo has a solid background in operations, having worked at ATK from 2001 to 2010. She held various positions, including Operations Engineer and Acting Manager of Operations Support. Her experience at ATK contributed to her understanding of operational processes and safety management within engineering contexts.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Melissa Locallo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current and previous roles in health and safety management.
Internship at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In 2000, Melissa Locallo completed an internship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7. This experience allowed her to gain insights into environmental regulations and compliance, further enhancing her expertise in environmental health and safety.