Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

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 program 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.
• Partner 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, operational processes and potential EHS concerns.
• Engage with 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 and documentation as required.
• Conduct internal and external audits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage hazardous materials and waste activities, including waste disposal, recycling and handling in accordance with applicable requirements.
• 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 corrective and preventive measures.
• Support all other functions under EHS and be a backup for 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.
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear, accurate and complete EHS documentation, including incident reports, incident action plans and after-action reports.
• Experience supporting the development of EHS training content and coordinating training activities with internal departments.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support a strong safety culture.
• Professional certification relevant to environmental or EHS responsibilities is a plus but not required.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance activities in a manufacturing, research and development, laboratory, or similarly regulated operating environment is a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of environmental program implementation, regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste-management requirements and practices.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain environmental programs and procedures.
• Ability to interpret environmental requirements and apply them to operational activities.
• Ability to prepare accurate regulatory reports, permits, records, and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Ability to conduct or support environmental audits, inspections, data collection, and compliance assessments.
• Ability to support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of EHS training.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across EHS, technical, operational, research, and management functions.
• Ability to communicate environmental and EHS information clearly through written documentation, training and employee engagement.
• Ability to engage employees directly to understand work processes and identify environmental or EHS concerns.
• Understands business objectives and how EHS fits into the organization.
• Ability to respond to urgent/emergent calls, questions or requests.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate records and assist with data collection/investigations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, codes and standards.
• Ability to work in an agile R&D environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• 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 Demands

• 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, etc..
• Handling of Beryllium (Be).

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

Certification

• Professional certification relevant to environmental or EHS responsibilities is a plus but not required.

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.