EHS Specialist – Environment, Health & Safety

Oklo Inc

. Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures compliant with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing EHS policies and programs compliant with OSHA and EPA regulations, alongside strong capabilities in incident investigation, hazard assessment, and environmental compliance management. Proven ability to communicate effectively and foster a safety culture across diverse operational environments.

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EHS Policy DevelopmentIncident InvestigationHazard AssessmentEnvironmental ComplianceOSHA Regulations

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Hard Skills

EHS Program ManagementRisk AssessmentSafety InspectionsRoot Cause AnalysisJob Hazard AnalysisEnvironmental Compliance ReportingChemical Safety ManagementIndustrial HygieneEmergency PreparednessSafety Training Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsVerbal CommunicationAbility to Learn QuicklyCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CHSTCSPCIHASP

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SafetyEnergy SectorIndustrial SafetyDOE RegulationsNRC RegulationsConstruction SafetyLaboratory SafetyStartup EnvironmentEHS Metrics TrackingSafety Culture Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures compliant with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations
Conduct workplace hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety inspections; drive corrective actions to closure
Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and lessons learned
Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, waste management, and reporting
Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and visitors
Support industrial hygiene, chemical safety, and hazardous materials management programs
Partner with engineering, operations, construction, and licensing teams to embed safety into design, procedures, and daily work
Track EHS metrics and report performance and trends to leadership
Support emergency preparedness and response planning
Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices in nuclear, energy, and industrial safety
Help develop a safety culture across offices, laboratories, test facilities, future construction sites, and plant sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in an EHS role in industrial, laboratory, construction, energy, or nuclear settings
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
Experience conducting incident investigations and hazard assessments
Professional certification such as CHST, CSP, CIH, or ASP is a bonus qualification
Experience in nuclear, DOE, or NRC-regulated environments is a bonus qualification
Experience supporting construction or commissioning of industrial or energy facilities is a bonus qualification
Experience building or scaling EHS programs in a startup or high-growth company is a bonus qualification
Technically strong in EHS regulations, risk assessment, and program management
Excellent writing skills, including modern active-voice writing
Ability to communicate technical content and results verbally
Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
U.S. person eligibility may be required under applicable U.S. export control laws
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening; employees may be subject to drug testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Travel to headquarters twice a quarter for remote employees
Company team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings
In-person onboarding at headquarters for the first two weeks