Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Avalanche is a Seattle-based start-up developing fusion microreactors for clean, energy-dense power generation at a scale you can hold in your hands. Our unique approach allows us to build, test, break, learn and iterate on reactors in days to weeks. The modular design is designed to provide power to applications from austere environments to deep sea vehicles and maritime transport to lunar power.

We know we have an incredibly ambitious mission, and that it requires a wide combination of skills, attitude, and grit to make it happen. If you have a passion for abundant energy, and how we can improve life with it, we want to have a chat with you.

Avalanche might be fit for you if: You are self-motivated, energized by problem solving and working closely with hardware. You enjoy hands-on, creative collaboration with a small, tight-knit team you can work with, laugh with, and learn with on a wide variety of topics. You can learn and pivot between priorities when necessary and you can slide the headphones on, focus, and auger deep into a single topic as needed. You thrive in an atmosphere of development, and you are an ardent learner who’s always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing the company's safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and fostering a safety culture that prioritizes ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. You will report directly to our Director of Regulatory Affairs and Safety.

In this role you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective safety processes, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement and provide safety training and guidance to employees.
• Lead company safety meetings, organize meeting agendas and minutes, and follow-up on assigned action items, as needed.
• Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics, evaluate systems for process improvements, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Perform safety audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with safety standards and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Investigate EHS incidents and accidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and coordinate safety drills.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging safety technologies.
• Perform other safety related duties and special projects as assigned.

About you:

• 7+ years of experience working in a safety management capacity.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Expertise with safety policy implementation and management.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE principles, risk assessments, and relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Key areas of expertise should include:

• High voltage and electrical systems.
• Hazmat and chemical management.
• Waste stream management.
• Machine shop safety.
• Facility security.
• Employee health, CPR and First Aid.

Bonus skills or experience:

• Experience in health physics principles or radiation safety programs for particle accelerator facilities.
• Possess the ability, training and experience to become an RSO in
• Washington State.
• Experience in the fusion industry, energy sector, or similarly regulated industries.

Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits: We pay 100% of your premiums
• 10 paid holidays and company-wide December holiday break
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action.
• Exposure to a wide variety of problems for unparalleled, hands-on professional growth.
• Weekly employer provided team meals, a well-stocked kitchen, and employee events on and off-site.
• Meaningful equity in the form of stock options.

Avalanche values people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, and sexual orientations. We also acknowledge the value that different life experiences bring to our organization. Avalanche is an equal opportunity employer, and you do not need to match every