Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

General Matter is enriching uranium in America with the goal to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. As an EH&S Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) programs supporting the development of advanced enrichment technologies and pilot-scale operations. You will play a key role in developing and implementing practical, fit-for-purpose programs to manage chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S role, preferably within nuclear, chemical, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
Demonstrated ability to identify occupational health and safety risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
Experience conducting hazard assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including procedure development and compliance reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM, or equivalent.
Experience supporting radiological operations, nuclear facilities, or pilot-scale process development.
Experience with hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency preparedness programs.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of EH&S in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's EH&S management system.
Perform and document hazard analyses for R&D activities and pilot-scale operations.
Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe facility design, equipment installation, and commissioning.
Lead and participate in incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
Develop and deliver EH&S training programs and materials.
Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
Maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including inventory management and calibration activities.
Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety procedures.
Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement across a multidisciplinary team.
Support regulatory compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, DOE, and environmental requirements, as applicable.