Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Job Summary

As an Environment Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist are a subject matter expert in Industrial Hygiene (IH) and responsible for technical and operational implementation of IH programs at Kairos Power.  You will be a part of a team of EHS experts that collaborate in diverse team in a dynamic setting promoting a culture of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.  You are primarily responsible for developing and implementing industrial hygiene programs assisting with regulatory compliance and fostering a safe and environmentally conscious work environment.  The ideal candidate will also be open to learning and supporting all aspects of Kairos Power’s EHS program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Industrial Hygiene for Kairos Power.
• Team with other EHS professionals to collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, and external agencies to ensure alignment with safety goals.
• Directly engage employees by walking the floor to better understand workflow and processes. Wear PPE as required.
• Drive the Job Hazard Analysis process and applies data driven controls to improve the overall safety of operations. Perform regular risk assessments. 
• Develops, reviews, and conducts EHS-related training.
• Stay current with Industrial Hygiene and Industrial Safety regulations, inspections, and standards and ensure the organization's adherence to all applicable laws.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, permits, and documentation as required.
• Conduct internal and external audits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in Investigation of all incidents and accidents, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Be a first responder and part of Emergency Response Team
• Support all other functions under EHS and be a backup to other team members
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field is recommended.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial hygiene and demonstrated success in supporting environmental, health and safety programs. EHS certification is a plus. 
• Understands business objectives and how EHS fits into the organization.
• Ability to respond to urgent/emergent calls, questions or request.
• Strong documentation ability to capture incident reports, incident action plans and after-action reports.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate records and assist with data collection/investigations.
• Support the development of training content under guidance and coordinate trainings with departments.
• Strong knowledge of EH&S regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ability to work in an agile R&D environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of teaming for a strong safety culture and reducing recordable incident rates.
• Ability to work in an environment with inside ambient temperatures reaching 100+ degrees.
• Ability to work within a manufacturing setting and tolerate oil, grease, dust and occasional fumes.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.

Physical Conditions 

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, etc.
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 35 pounds in all directions

Environmental Conditions 

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

Safety and PPE 

• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Additional requirements

• Seldom requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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