Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
About The Position
General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager: You will serve as a subject matter expert in health, safety, and environmental protection in support of our enrichment technology development and pilot-scale operations. You will help develop and implement pragmatic, fit-for-purpose programs to manage chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards—supporting our mission while ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This role is located onsite in Paducah, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
- Strong understanding of discipline fundamentals
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and discipline fundamentals even with partial information.
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, health physics, chemical engineering, industrial hygiene, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years experience in a safety or health role, preferably in a nuclear, chemical, or R&D-intensive environment
- Working knowledge of regulations including 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, OSHA 1910, and DOE/NRC EH&S expectations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills—capable of influencing a high-performance team
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
- NEBOSH, CSP, CIH, or CHP certification
- Hands-on experience with construction safety management, radiological work planning, hazardous materials handling, and industrial ventilation
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and deployment of our EH&S management system, including procedures, training programs, and performance indicators
- Advise on the implementation of safety controls related to UF₆ handling, radiation monitoring, and criticality prevention
- Perform and document hazard analyses (PHA, JHA, etc.) across R&D and pilot operations
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe facility design and equipment commissioning
- Manage reporting obligations to federal and state regulators (e.g., NRC, OSHA, EPA)
- Lead and participate in investigations, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts
- Cultivate a strong culture of safety ownership across a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
