Job Summary

As an Environmental Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist you are a subject matter expert in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering with primary responsibility for technical and operational implementation of environmental at Kairos Power.  You will be part of a team of EHS experts that collaborate in a dynamic setting promoting a culture of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.  You will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental programs, assisting with regulatory compliance, and fostering a safe and environmentally conscious work environment.  The candidate must be open to learning and supporting all aspects of Kairos Power’s EHS program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Kairos Power environmental programs.
• Team with other EHS professionals to collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, and external agencies to ensure alignment with environmental goals.
• Directly engage employees by walking the floor in an effort to understand workflow and processes. Wear PPE as required.
• Engage local regulators to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and permits.
• Develops, reviews, and conducts EHS-related training.
• Stay current with all environmental regulations, inspections and standards, and ensure the organization’s adherence to all applicable laws.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, permits (air, water), and documentation as required.
• Conduct internal and external audits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Responsible for hazardous material management, including waste disposal, recycling, and handling.
• Partner and manage relationships with vendors to assist with the responsible disposal of waste.
• Assist in Investigation of all incidents and accidents, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Support all other functions under of EHS and be a backup other team members.
• Be a first responder and part of Emergency Response Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety program. Certification is a plus.
• Understands business objectives and how EHS fits into the organization.
• Ability to respond to urgent/emergent calls, questions or request. 
• Strong documentation ability to capture incident reports, incident action plans and after-action reports.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate records and assist with data collection/investigations.
• Support the development of training content under guidance and coordinate trainings with departments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ability to work in an agile R&D environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of teaming for a strong safety culture.
• Ability to work in an environment with inside ambient temperatures reaching 100+ degrees.
• Ability to work within a manufacturing setting and tolerate oil, grease, dust and occasional fumes.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, etc.
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders).
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 35 pounds in all directions.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights

Safety and PPE

• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

Additional Requirements

• Seldom requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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