Employee Health & Safety (EHS) Lead
About The Position
We are seeking an EHS Lead to build and own all environmental, health, and safety programs across our advanced nuclear reactor manufacturing and testing operations. This role spans high-hazard environments including alkali-metal handling, high-temperature testing, welding, machining, electronics manufacturing, and electrical test. You will support our manufacturing operations located in Torrance, CA as well as involvement with environmental and safety needs at our initial reactor test sites. You will develop scalable safety procedures, training, and compliance systems and ensure readiness for future deployments and eventual decommissioning activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or other STEM field
- 3+ years of EHS experience in industrial manufacturing, high-hazard test environments, nuclear, aerospace, or chemical sectors
- Proven ability to develop JHAs, safety procedures, and multi-hazard training programs.
- Experience with hazardous-materials control, hazardous-waste management, and PPE program development
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or RSO training/experience
- Experience with radiological work, radiological safety programs, or RSO responsibilities
- Familiarity with alkali-metals, high-temperature testing, or rigging and handling
- Strong communication and training delivery skills across technical and nontechnical teams
- Ability to operate in a dynamic startup environment with high ownership and hands-on execution
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) for all manufacturing and test operations
- Build and implement safety protocols and procedures for manufacturing, testing, and reactor assembly/operation
- Create and deliver safety training programs, including alkali-metal handling, thermal testing, welding, and electrical safety
- Develop into the company’s Radiation Safety Officer, establishing radiological safety programs, monitoring, and controls
- Maintain the hazardous materials inventory and ensure compliant storage, labeling, and handling
- Manage hazardous waste disposal, including characterization, packaging, manifests, and vendor coordination
- Lead PPE assessments, selection, training, inspection, and lifecycle management
- Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Primary liaison for Antares with city, state, and federal authorities responsible for EHS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
