EHS Programs Lead - Safety, Compliance & Training

Kairos Power; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) and pre-tax benefits

Job summary

Kairos Power in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an experienced Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop and drive safety, environmental programs and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced facility spanning R&D, construction and operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven improvement, incident investigations and training development, with a focus on reducing incident rates and maintaining a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of safety management experience, regulatory compliance and program development; Environmental or Industrial Hygiene focus is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to comply with all regulations.
• Drives outcomes through the OKR process, leveraging partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Oversees safety compliance for internal employees, contractors and vendors on-site, including the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) process to ensure they adhere to organizational EHS standards.
• Manages and conducts inspections and audits regularly to verify compliance and to highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and manages waste processes such as disposal, recycling and hazardous materials handling.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Kairos Power in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an experienced Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop and drive safety, environmental programs and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced facility spanning R&D, construction and operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven improvement, incident investigations and training development, with a focus on reducing incident rates and maintaining a robust safety culture.