Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

The role

You will serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, and safety programs. You will develop and implement programs to manage chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards for advanced enrichment technologies and pilot-scale operations.

What you will do

• Support the Head of EH&S in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the EH&S management system.
• Perform and document hazard analyses for R&D activities and pilot-scale operations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams for 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.
• Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety procedures.
• Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Support regulatory compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, DOE, and environmental requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S role.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
• Ability to identify occupational health and safety risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting radiological operations, nuclear facilities, or pilot-scale process development.
• Experience with hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency preparedness programs.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.