Environmental Health and Safety EHS Specialist

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the worlds transition to clean energy with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve peoples quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoridesaltcooled hightemperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety affordable costs and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist collects and analyzes workplace data to identify and mitigate health and safety risks. EHS Specialists ensure compliance with safety regulations by conducting inspections testing for hazards checking protective gear usage verifying proper hazardous material storage and handling samples of dust mold gases or other potentially hazardous materials. EHS Specialists are also responsible for collaborating with managers to enhance processes through procedural reviews and implementation contributing to the overall safety of workers property the environment and the public.

Responsibilities

• Safety Equipment Management and Maintenance
  • Prepares and/or calibrates equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  • Maintains inventory and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Prepares and/or reviews specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
• Hazard Assessment and Risk Management
  • Works with SPF team on risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards as applicable with a firstofakind plant.
  • Performs workplace testing to identify hazards including chemical or biological exposures and excessive noise using appropriate testing methods and specialized equipment.
  • Conducts audits and workplace inspections to identify potential safety hazards and environmental risks track and trend findings and closeout identified items ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
  • Ensures proper handling storage and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts weekly inspections of fire suppression systems and portable fire systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Identifies monitors and manages potential hazards associated with various chemicals and gases in a workplace or industrial setting ensuring employee safety and compliance with applicable regulations and policies by understanding the specific properties and risks of different chemicals and gases.
• Incident Response and Investigation
  • Responds to reports of incidents accidents injuries and nearmisses assisting employees in seeking medical attention if necessary.
  • Investigates workplace incidents near misses and accidents and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Policy Development and Compliance
  • Develops implements and monitors workplace safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and other regulatory agencies.
  • Assists with developing and updating policies and procedures for various EHS programs such as Hazard Communication Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) Spill Response Emergency Response etc.
  • Gathers and reviews various information records data and reports to better inform the development of EHS policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
  • Examines credentials licenses or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
  • Stays current with changes in health safety and environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Training and Employee Support
  • Leads safety training programs for employees including hazard communication personal protective equipment (PPE) confined space entry and emergency response; works with internal L&D team to support any new safety training that would be needed.
  • Provides guidance and support for environmental health and/or safety concerns raised by employees.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Develops and implements emergency response plans including chemical spill response and evacuation procedures for SPF.
  • Coordinates emergency drills and train employees on emergency response protocols.
  • Supports site emergency response/preparedness team in responding to various emergencies and/or spills.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
  • Works with management to improve the facilitys safety and environmental performance through monitoring and modifying programs to respond to all concerns.
  • Proactively builds relationships with other departments and function groups.
• Recordkeeping and Technical Documentation
  • Maintains logs of daily activities including areas visited or activities performed.
  • Performs recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities for various environmental health and safety programs.
  • Supports development of technical working documents or other documents (like SDS) associated with chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Chemistry or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in environmental health and safety or a related field with a proven track record of safety.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analyses.
• Experience with conducting environment health and safety risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience evaluating health and safety risks associated with different gases based on their chemical properties (preferred).
• Working experience with OSHA PSM including 14 elements (preferred).
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret occupational safety and environmental regulations such as OSHA EPA NFPA NIOSH ANSI and relevant local standards.
• Effective communication and training skills to promote safety and environmental awareness.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports related to health safety and environmental performance.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple ongoing tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse variety of people and ensure safety of all employees while meeting companys critical mission timelines.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc. to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self 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.

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps scissor lifts articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting moving transporting installing positioning or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating common office equipment such as computers copiers phones etc.
• Operating motor vehicles heavy equipment or machinery
• Use of hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Demanding and fastpaced work environment requiring ability to focus and concentrate

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE to include face mask respirator face shields gloves safety shoes etc.
• Handling of materials containing Beryllium (Be)

Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift scissor lifts articulating booms or related certifications
• CPR
• OSHA 10

Additional Requirements

• Requires seldom working weekends
• Requires occasional schedule flexibility
• Requires seldom nonstandard workweek hours
• Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines

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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 fulltime 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 pretax 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.

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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 810controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energys 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 810controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. Experience:

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