Environmental, Health and Safety Officer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡ ️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “

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Location:

Knoxville, TN

Salary:

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Reporting to:

Director of Quality Assurance

Your role in the mission:

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and enforcing our companies ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System. This role is critical to fostering a proactive health and safety culture and ensuring compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and standards across the organization

ISO 45001 Implementation & Oversight

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. Lead employees at all levels to foster consultation and participation for maximum worker engagement.

Regulatory Compliance

Oversee Federal and State OSHA compliance and other regulatory EHS requirements, working closely with Type One’s Quality Assurance team to integrate safety into broader operational strategies.

Health and Safety Program Development

Establish and maintain comprehensive health and safety protocols, including PPE programs, incident reporting procedures, employee safety training, and risk assessments.

Hazard Analysis & Risk Mitigation

Conduct and coordinate hazard analyses in collaboration with Engineering and other departments. Provide safety leadership for our stellarator builds with external partners, ensuring alignment with partner safety expectations

Site Health and Safety Monitoring

Monitor compliance and safe practices during all onsite work, including external partner and contractor locations. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Health and Safety Audit Procedures

Develop and implement a structured EHS audit program, including:

- Internal audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and applicable regulations.

- Scheduling and conducting periodic audits across all operational sites.

- Documenting findings, identifying non-conformities, and tracking corrective actions.

- Collaborating with department leads to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

- Reporting audit outcomes to leadership and integrating results into continuous improvement initiatives.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Training & Culture Building

Develop and deliver health and safety training programs. Coach employees and leaders to foster a strong safety culture and promote continuous improvement.

Reporting & Communication

Partner with the Type One Safety Committee to compile and present quarterly safety reports to the Board of Directors. Provide monthly safety updates to the company and maintain clear documentation of safety activities. Support Top Management in leading Management Reviews.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness across all operational sites.

What you’ll need:

- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety (preferred), Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, or high-risk environments.

- Experience in environmental, health, and safety training in industrial environments.

- In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001, EHS regulations, and other relevant EHS standards.

- Strong analytical skills with experience in risk assessment, safety audits, and incident investigation.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Certification in safety (e.g., CSP, ASP, OSHA 30) is highly desirable.

We offer

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In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

- Stock and share options 📈

- Relocation allowance 💰

- Insurance plans 🩺

- 401k retirement options 💸

- And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.