About this role
Support daily site safety operations at TerraPower, a nuclear technology company, through routine inspections, audits, facility walkdowns, chemical management, and hazardous waste program assistance. This role is critical to maintaining safe working conditions at a nuclear R&D facility and includes delivering basic safety training to workforce members.
Responsibilities
- —Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, eyewash and safety showers, AEDs, first aid kits, and other safety equipment
- —Perform routine facility inspections, audits, and safety walkdowns
- —Assist with establishment and monitoring of safe working conditions and EHS program implementation
- —Receive, maintain, reconcile, and dispense bulk chemicals; manage chemical inventory
- —Manage hazardous waste handling and assist with basic EHS sampling
- —Deliver basic safety training to workforce members
- —Perform basic spill response and assist in investigations of accidents, injuries, illnesses, or near misses
Qualifications
- —Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- —0-2 years of related EHS experience
- —Basic understanding of 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 (OSHA standards)
- —First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
- —Understanding of occupational exposure limits (ACGIH TLV, OSHA PEL)
- —Ability to wear all levels of PPE
- —Effective written and verbal English communication skills
- —Ability to work independently or collaboratively as a team member
- —High degree of trust, integrity, and ability to foster open communication and teamwork
Desired
- —Knowledge of 10 CFR (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) & 40 CFR (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations
- —HAZWOPER 24/40 hr, DOT, IATA, or RCRA certification
- —Passion for working in a fast-paced Research & Development environment
Location
Onsite role with 0-10% travel. Physical requirements: ability to sit for extended periods, bend/stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and work extended shifts (>8 hours/day).
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About the company
TerraPower →A nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, building the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor and advancing medical isotope production.
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