Senior EHS Specialist: Nuclear Safety & Compliance (Remote)

OKLO; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

401(k)

Health insurance (employer contributed

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Job summary

Oklo is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop, implement, and continuously improve our Environment, Health & Safety programs across offices, labs, test facilities, and future sites. You will build a safety culture in a fast-moving advanced fission company, partnering with engineering and operations to embed safety into design, processes, and daily work.

Responsibilities include hazard assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and delivering EHS training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in an EHS role in industrial, laboratory, construction, energy, or nuclear settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures in line with OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations.
• Conduct workplace hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety inspections; 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 regulations knowledge

Hazard assessment & risk analysis

Incident investigation

Environmental compliance

Safety training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Oklo is seeking an EHS Specialist to develop, implement, and continuously improve our Environment, Health & Safety programs across offices, labs, test facilities, and future sites. You will build a safety culture in a fast-moving advanced fission company, partnering with engineering and operations to embed safety into design, processes, and daily work.

Responsibilities include hazard assessments, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and delivering EHS training.