EHS Specialist – Nuclear & Industrial Safety

HSE Information; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance (employer contributes

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Other benefits

Job summary

Oklo, a fast-moving nuclear energy company, is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop and continuously improve our Environment, Health & Safety programs across offices, labs, test facilities, and future sites.

You will lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and EHS training while embedding safety into design and daily work. A strong regulatory background and startup mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years in an EHS role in industrial, laboratory, construction, energy, or nuclear settings
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
• Experience conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures that comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety inspections, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Lead incident reporting and investigation, including root cause analysis and lessons learned
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, waste management, and reporting
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Support industrial hygiene, chemical safety, and hazardous materials management programs
• Partner with engineering, operations, construction, and licensing teams to embed safety into design, procedures, and daily work
• Track EHS metrics and report on performance and trends to leadership
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning
• Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices in nuclear, energy, and industrial safety

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Hazard analyses

Safety program management

Effective communication

Safety culture development

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

CHST

CSP

CIH

ASP

Job description

Oklo, a fast-moving nuclear energy company, is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop and continuously improve our Environment, Health & Safety programs across offices, labs, test facilities, and future sites.

You will lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and EHS training while embedding safety into design and daily work. A strong regulatory background and startup mindset are valued.