General Matter

General Matter

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

South Bay, Los Angeles

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
ComplianceInventory ManagementCommunicationWritingOSHA

About the role

  • As an EH&S Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) programs supporting the development of advanced enrichment technologies and pilot-scale operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of EH&S in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's EH&S management system.
  • Perform and document hazard analyses for R&D activities and pilot-scale operations.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe facility design, equipment installation, and commissioning.
  • Lead and participate in incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
  • Develop and deliver EH&S training programs and materials.
  • Maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including inventory management and calibration activities.
  • Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety procedures.
  • Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support regulatory compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, DOE, and environmental requirements, as applicable.
  • You will play a key role in developing and implementing practical, fit-for-purpose programs to manage chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S role, preferably within nuclear, chemical, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
  • Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
  • Experience conducting hazard assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaborative

Company info

  • General Matter is enriching uranium in America.
  • Our mission is to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel-fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.
  • Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.
  • We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and 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.

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