Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Zeno Power•Sunol, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Zeno Power is seeking a highly motivated EHS Manager to support the mission-oriented efforts of fabricating and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. Reporting directly to Zeno’s site leadership, the EHS Manager will own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Zeno’s conventional Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at our Radiological Facility in Sunol, California, working in close partnership with the Radiation Protection team.

Requirements

B.S. in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of relevant EHS experience, including experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated facility environment, with a strong preference for EHS experience related to operations in radiation facilities
Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and California environmental regulations.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing EHS management systems and programs.
Strong understanding of hazard analysis, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness principles.
Perform effectively under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
Capable of managing and supporting numerous simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a DOE or NRC/Agreement State regulated facility.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification.
Experience integrating conventional safety programs with radiological work control.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for Zeno’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, policies, and procedures at Zeno’s Radiological Facility in Sunol, CA in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the facility’s subject matter expert for industrial safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials management.
Partner with the Radiation Protection team to integrate conventional safety and environmental controls with radiological work planning and controls.
Lead hazard identification, job safety analyses, and risk assessments for facility operations, construction, and maintenance activities.
Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance activities, including air, water, and hazardous waste programs, as appropriate.
Develop and lead emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire/life safety, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
Conduct EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking for safety and environmental events.
Manage industrial hygiene monitoring programs, including noise, air quality, and chemical exposure assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations) to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into work planning.
Participate in self-assessments, audits, and regulatory inspections as needed, and serve as a point of contact for OSHA/Cal-OSHA and environmental regulators.
Maintain EHS metrics, dashboards, and reporting for facility and company leadership.