EHS Emergency Response Coordinator

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and innovations in medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking highly motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on protected characteristics. The EHS Coordinator (Site Safety Emergency Response) is a safety professional responsible for supporting environmental, health, and safety programs. This role provides leadership and guidance to ensure location compliance with regulations, promotes a safe work environment, and drives continuous improvement. The position supports safeguarding worker health and safety by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling environmental and physical hazards that can cause injury or illness.

Requirements

5-7 years coordinating emergency preparedness, disaster logistics, or industrial safety operations.
Verified completion of FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (National Incident Management System).
Certified CERT Trainer, OSHA 30-Hour, and advanced First Aid/CPR/AED Wilderness or First Responder credentials.
Expertise in hazard vulnerability assessments, radio communication protocols, and high-stress command execution.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
Proven leadership or management experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Technical expertise in specific areas such as electrical safety or hazardous materials may also be necessary depending on the industry.
Strong communication skills are desired.
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

Development of location specific Incident Command structures and support as a SME the development of on-site Incident Commanders (IC) using standard Incident Command System (ICS) protocols until emergency services arrive.
Develop and implement an in-house program mirroring applicable components CERT Leadership: Build, train, and deploy an internal Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for disaster medical ops and light rescue.
Evacuation Planning: Design, map, and execute building evacuation routes and shelter-in-place procedures for diverse emergency needs.
Disaster Readiness: Update master emergency action plans annually for specific events like earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, fire, shelter in place, etc.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full site alignment with OSHA 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans) and local fire codes.
Emergency Planning: Create crisis plans and drills. Development of onsite ERT, leadership and employee training to support emergency scenarios.
Ensure site specific EHS programs, policies, and procedures aligned with company goals and objectives.
Serve as a contact for implementing EHS programs in the region's facilities or sites.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., NRC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.).
Conduct inspections and audits to assess compliance with regulations and company policies.
Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and external audits.
Risk Assessment and Incident Prevention: Ensure risks, unsafe practices and implement controls to mitigate those risks are identified and implemented.
Review workplace risk/exposure assessments.
Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Ensure EHS training programs for employees at all levels have been adopted.
Ensure employees and managers are trained and knowledgeable of their EHS responsibilities.
Track and analyze EHS performance metrics.
Develop and implement annual improvement plans based on performance data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.
Provide EHS leadership and guidance to site employees and management.
Support and mentor field service employees and local leadership teams.
Collaborate with various teams (e.g., operations, training, etc.) to drive program success.
Identifying and analyzing potential workplace hazards such as chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological exposures, and conducting worksite analyses to pinpoint problem areas.
Measuring the level of worker exposure to identified hazards through environmental monitoring.
Developing and recommending controls to minimize hazards, including engineering controls (e.g., ventilation systems, isolating the hazard), work practice changes, administrative controls (e.g., scheduling changes), and recommending personal protective equipment (PPE).