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Helion · 1 day ago

EHS Specialist

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant. The EHS Specialist will ensure safety excellence across production and operational activities, providing on-site safety oversight and coaching teams to foster a strong safety culture.

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Responsibilities

Provide boots-on-the-ground safety oversight during manufacturing, commissioning, and production operations
Conduct daily field inspections, hazard identification, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to proactively prevent incidents
Coach and engage employees and contractors on safe work practices, PPE use, and procedure compliance
Support incident response and investigations, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions
Deliver safety orientations and training for new employees and contractors
Reinforce a strong safety culture through visibility, accountability, and consistent field presence

Qualification

EHS experienceOSHA knowledgeIncident investigationsField inspectionsSafety certificationsCoaching skillsPPE complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

3+ years of experience in EHS roles within construction, industrial, or manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety standards
Demonstrated experience conducting field inspections, JHAs, and incident investigations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coach and influence across diverse teams
Physically able to conduct field inspections, climb stairs/ladders, and wear required PPE
Ability to work in dynamic, high-energy environments with 24/7 operations
Certifications: CHST, CSP, OSHA 30-Hour, or First Aid/CPR

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend

Company

Helion

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We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.

H1B Sponsorship

Helion has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.04B
Key Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M

Leadership Team

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David Kirtley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Pihl
Co-Founder & CTO
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