Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist / Manager san diego, ca

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist/Manager to join our team at Zap Energy, a growing company working on developing scalable fusion energy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS and experience in a corporate laboratory/R&D environment.

Requirements

• Develop and support a comprehensive, empowered safety culture within a dynamic research and development environment.
• Build, administer, and instruct safety training, procedures, and compliance systems tailored to the various internal audiences.
• Partner with internal teams to achieve objectives and maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Proactively engage with employees to better understand their concerns and work hazards.
• Continually assess environment, health, and safety risks of Zap Energy operations and make recommendations to teams and company leaders.
• Provide technical expertise in occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, and sustainability.
• Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents for all sites and ensures timely completion of corrective actions.
• Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Keep up to date on regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Proactively plan for and share considerations with leadership for future facilities, processes, equipment, suppliers, and materials.
• Engage with relevant consultants, external agencies, and other regulatory organizations at the local, state, and national level.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance