EHS Specialist - Safety & Environment Lead

Kairos Power; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and implement environmental programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety across the site in Albuquerque, NM. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulators, conduct audits, and support incident investigations in a dynamic R&D environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Engineering and 3+ years of EHS experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety program.
• Experience preparing clear EHS documentation including incident reports and action plans.
• Experience coordinating EHS training with internal teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental programs aligned with Kairos Power goals.
• Assist regulatory compliance and prepare reports, permits and documentation.
• Lead EHS training development and delivery for staff.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations and back up team members as needed.

Skills

EHS program management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training development

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits coordination

Hazardous materials handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Environmental data management

Job description

EnvironmentalHealthand Safety (EHS)Specialist

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Asan EnvironmentalHealthand Safety (EHS)Specialist youarea subject matter expert inEnvironmental ScienceorEnvironmentalEngineering with primaryresponsibilityfor technical and operational implementation ofenvironmentalprogramat Kairos Power.You will be part of a team of EHS expertsthatcollaboratein adynamicsettingpromoting a culture of safety, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

You willbe responsible fordeveloping and implementing environmental programs,assistingwithregulatory compliance and fostering a safe and environmentally conscious work environment.Thecandidatemustbe open to learning and supporting all aspects of Kairos Power’sEHS program.

Responsibilities

• Partner with other EHS professionals to collaborate with cross-functional teams, management and external agencies to ensure alignment withenvironmentalgoals.
• Directly engage employeesbywalkingthe floorin aneffort tounderstandworkflow, operational processes and potential EHS concerns.
• Engagewithlocal regulators to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and permits.
• Develops, reviews and conducts EHS-related training.
• Stay current with all environmentalregulations,inspectionsand standards,and ensure the organization's adherence to all applicable laws.
• Prepare andsubmitregulatory reports, permits and documentation asrequired.
• Conductinternal and externalaudits and inspections tomonitorcompliance andidentifyareas for improvement.
• Managehazardous materials and waste activities,including wastedisposal, recycling and handling in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Partner and manage relationships with vendors toassistwith the responsible disposal of waste.
• AssistinInvestigation ofall incidents and accidents,determiningroot causes and implementingcorrective andpreventive measures.
• Support all other functions underEHSand be abackupforother teammembers.
• Be a first responder and part of Emergency Response Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety program.
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear, accurate and complete EHS documentation, including incident reports, incident action plans and after-action reports.
• Experience supporting the development of EHS training content and coordinating training activities with internal departments.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support a strong safety culture.
• Professional certification relevant to environmental or EHS responsibilities isa plus but notrequired.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance activities in a manufacturing, research and development, laboratory, or similarly regulated operating environmentis a plus but notrequired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of environmental program implementation, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste-management requirements and practices.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain environmental programs and procedures.
• Ability to interpret environmental requirements and apply them to operational activities.
• Ability to prepareaccurateregulatory reports, permits, records, and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Ability to conduct or support environmental audits, inspections, data collection, and compliance assessments.
• Ability to support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of EHS training.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across EHS, technical, operational, research, and management functions.
• Ability to communicate environmental and EHS information clearly through written documentation, training and employee engagement.
• Ability to engage employees directly to understand work processes andidentifyenvironmental or EHS concerns.
• Understands business objectives and how EHS fits into the organization.
• Ability to respond to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate records and assist with data collection/investigations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, codes and standards.
• Ability to work in an agile R&D environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with inside ambient temperatures reaching 100+ degrees.
• Ability to work within a manufacturing setting and tolerate oil, grease, dust, and occasional fumes.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.

PhysicalDemands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, etc..
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g.scaffolding, ladders).
• Moving self indifferent positionstoaccomplishtasks in various environments includingtight andconfinedspaces.
• Remainingin a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about toaccomplishtasks or moving from one worksite toanother.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to35pounds in all directions.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Low temperatures.
• High temperatures.
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions.
• Elevated heights.

Safety and PPE

• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safetyshoes, etc..
• Handling of Beryllium (Be).

Travel

• Some travel may berequired, up to 10%

Certification

• Professional certification relevant to environmental or EHS responsibilities is a plus but notrequired.

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires scheduleflexibility.
• Seldom requires non-standardwork-weekhours.
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical projecttimelines.

About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

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