Site Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Blackwing; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch onsite

PPE stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator in Utah to implement and maintain workplace safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will partner with management to promote a strong safety culture and reduce risk.

The role covers inspections, incident investigations, waste management, and documentation, with ownership and growth opportunities in a high-impact startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Health Compliance: conduct routine inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or related field

Tools

EHS Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Regulations & Safety organization, Environmental Health & Safety develops programs that protect employees, the environment, and surrounding communities. The team promotes a proactive safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Role

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This role works closely with management and employees to promote a strong safety culture, reduce risk, and maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Health Compliance
• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and recommend corrective actions
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations; track corrective actions
• Environmental Compliance
• Assist with environmental compliance activities (e.g., waste management, spill prevention, chemical storage)
• Support pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives
• Program Support & Documentation
• Maintain EHS policies, procedures, permits, SDSs, and records
• Track EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for management
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Serve as a point of contact for EHS-related questions
• Participate in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience in EHS, safety coordination, or a related role preferred

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with front-line employees and leadership.
• Analytical: Strong analytical skills to analyze safety data, spot trends, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate hazardous conditions and develop practical safety solutions.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence safety behaviors and lead change in a fast-paced environment.
• Technology: Proficiency in EHS Management Software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Salary: $85,000 — $120,000 USD