About Zap Energy

Zap is advancing the next generation of nuclear power technology across fusion, fission and hybrid applications. Built on an integrated platform of high-energy-density physics and pulsed power, liquid metals and advanced materials, and compact, modular systems, Zap is building the foundational technologies needed to deploy the energy sources of the future.

About the Opportunity

Zap Energy is a developing our warehouse, laboratory, and office workspace across multiple locations. We have a safety commitment to our teams and are looking for an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist or Manager to join us in our mission to successfully develop scalable fusion energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a comprehensive, empowered safety culture within a dynamic research and development environment.
• Build, administer, and instruct safety training, procedures, and compliance systems tailored to the various internal audiences.
• Partner with internal teams including facilities, lab management, supply chain, human resources, finance, and technical teams to achieve objectives and maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Proactively engage with employees at all levels to better understand their concerns and work hazards, as well as facilitate all aspects of daily safe work conduct.
• Continually assess environment, health, and safety risks of Zap Energy operations and make recommendations to teams and company leaders.
• Provide technical expertise in occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, and sustainability.
• Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents for all sites and ensures timely completion of corrective actions.
• Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Keep up to date on regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Proactively plan for and share considerations with leadership for future facilities, processes, equipment, suppliers, and materials.
• Engage with relevant consultants, external agencies, and other regulatory organizations at the local, state, and national level.

Qualifications

Manager - Required:

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Environment, Health, and Safety or related field
• 10+ years of total EHS experience
• 3+ years of experience managing an EHS team
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a corporate laboratory / research and development (R&D) environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deploy and administer EHS Programs in R&D organizations
• Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills

Specialist – Required:

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related field
• 7+ years of total EHS experience
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a corporate laboratory / research and development (R&D) environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deploy and administer EHS Programs in R&D organizations
• Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills

Preferred:

• Direct experience successfully managing the following hazard classes in corporate laboratory / R&D environments:
• • High Voltage – Including arc flash
  • Functional Safety
  • Thermal / Hot Work
  • Chemical – Including reactive caustic metals
  • Lasers
  • Compressed gases
  • Pressure vessels
  • Confined spaces
  • Radiological

About You:

• Bring positive energy to the work you do and enjoy driving improvement in the safety and well-being of others
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and excited by new and ambitious assignments
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Have a team-mindset and actively collaborate, respectfully communicate, and be open to new ideas
• A self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead safety efforts with minimal direction
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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Employment may be conditioned upon the ability to obtain export authorization. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Zap Energy and actual salary will be based on relevant education, experience, and other qualifications. Range is published in accordance with Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

Zap Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.