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TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.
We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.
About The Role
The Safety Specialist will provide comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) support for one of the nation’s premier research organizations, focused on developing a compact, cost-effective commercial fusion power source capable of meeting our long-term clean energy needs. This is a full-time position that requires a proactive approach to maintaining workplace safety and ensuring compliance with EHS standards.
- Maintain a Safe Worksite: Perform daily site walks, conduct risk assessments, and facilitate EHS communications to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct Inspections: Regularly inspect the workplace to evaluate compliance with applicable EHS requirements and identify hazardous conditions or situations.
- Recommend Corrective Measures: Document and recommend corrective actions for any identified hazards.
- Project Oversight: Provide oversight and guidance on EHS-related matters for various projects.
- Promote Safety Culture: Engage management, staff, and contract workers to foster a positive safety culture across the organization.
- Train Employees: Develop and deliver health and safety training programs to ensure all employees are knowledgeable about safety procedures and best practices.
- Professional Interaction: Effectively and professionally interact with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to maintain worksite safety.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall safety goals.
About You
- 3-5 years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably in a lab setting.
- Detailed knowledge of NFPA 70E, laboratory safety standards, and relevant EHS regulations
- Prior experience managing or working with chemical waste and hazardous materials.
- Experience developing and delivering safety training content, particularly for toolbox talks.
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) in a research environment.
- Comfortable training large groups and interacting with researchers, lab technicians, and other scientific staff.
- Experience managing multiple safety-related projects and effectively prioritizing tasks with limited oversight. Must be able to work autonomously.
- Ability to stay organized in a constantly evolving environment with a strong commitment to following up on action items.
- Willingness to engage hands-on in safety-related tasks when necessary.
- Big plus for holding certifications such as GSP, ASP, CSP (from BCSP), CSMC, CEM, or EHS (from NASP).
- Understanding and experience applying NFPA 70E.
- Knowledge of standard laboratory practices, including chemical handling and biological safety.
- Basic understanding of electrical theory principles.
- Prior experience with OSHA, Cal OSHA, Cal CUPA, and other regulatory bodies is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
- Ability to learn new software and adapt to changing technology.
- Reliable transportation is required to ensure timely travel between offices (Irvine & Foothill Ranch), particularly in urgent situations.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
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About Us:
Imagination, skill, and will
We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.
What you’ll get with us
- Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
- Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
- A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
- Potential for equity participation
- HQ in Southern California
- Employee events on and off-site
- A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization
Learn more
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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [email protected] to request accommodations or request more information.
Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
What We Do
TAE Technologies is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to address the world’s biggest challenges. We are on the path to safe, clean, commercial fusion energy, and delivering sustainable solutions in power management, electric mobility, life sciences, and more.
