Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Kairos Power
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- 1h ago
Skills
About this role
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
As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist you are a subject matter expert in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering with primary responsibility for technical and operational implementation of environmental program at Kairos Power. You will be part of a team of EHS experts that collaborate in a dynamic setting promoting a culture of safety, sustainability and environmental responsibility.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental programs, assisting with regulatory compliance and fostering a safe and environmentally conscious work environment. The candidate must be open to learning and supporting all aspects of Kairos Power’s EHS program.
Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and maintain Kairos Power environmental programs.
• Partner with other EHS professionals to collaborate with cross-functional teams, management and external agencies to ensure alignment with environmental goals.
• Directly engage employees by walking the floor in an effort to understand workflow, operational processes and potential EHS concerns.
• Engage with local regulators to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and permits.
• Develops, reviews and conducts EHS-related training.
• Stay current with all environmental regulations, inspections and standards, and ensure the organization's adherence to all applicable laws.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, permits and documentation as required.
• Conduct internal and external audits and inspections