Apply on Employer Site

Oklo Inc · 2 months ago

Environmental Health and Safety Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $215K/yr

8+ years exp

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. The Environmental Health and Safety Director will be responsible for establishing and leading a world-class EHS program to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with applicable regulations.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs and policies

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive EHS practices

Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations and industry standards

Lead and manage EHS audits and inspections

Investigate and report on incidents and accidents

Develop and deliver EHS training and competency programs tailored to different work environments

Collaborate with management to integrate EHS considerations into business operations

Prepare and submit required regulatory reports (e.g., OSHA, EPA, state agencies) and maintain all EHS-related records and documentation

Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics and KPIs

Oversee waste management, hazardous materials handling, and pollution prevention programs

Liaise with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders

Develop emergency response and preparedness plans

Monitor and manage workplace ergonomics

Manage the EHS budget and allocate resources efficiently

Qualification

EHS managementRegulatory complianceIncident investigationEHS training programsData analysisSafety culture developmentRisk assessmentsProfessional certificationCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsCreative problem solvingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelors in occupational safety, EHS management, EHS engineering, EHS sciences or similar, or 10 years of experience in safety management positions in industrial environments

8+ years of experience in EHS management, with at least 3 years in a leadership position

Professional certification(s): ASP, CSP, CIH, OHST, or CHMM

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing EHS programs

Proven track record of developing strong safety cultures

In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels

Experience in developing and conducting EHS training programs

Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions

Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports related to health, safety, and environmental performance

Must be willing to travel at least 30% of the time to headquarters and other worksite locations

Preferred

Experience or knowledge in the nuclear, manufacturing, industrial, or energy industry

Experience working in a start-up or fast-growing organization with a primarily remote workforce

Benefits

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Other benefits

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees