Environmental Health and Safety; EHS Manager

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Paducah, KY

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries, power our next generation of reactors, and ultimately our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.

Our lean, world‑class team of engineers and operators is applying a first‑principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission‑driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

You will serve as a subject matter expert in health, safety and environmental protection in support of our enrichment technology development and pilot‑scale operations. You will help develop and implement pragmatic, fit‑for‑purpose programs to manage chemical, radiological and industrial hazards—supporting our mission while ensuring full regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

This role is located onsite in Paducah, Kentucky.

• Assist in the development and deployment of our EH&S management system, including procedures, training programs and performance indicators.
• Advise on the implementation of safety controls related to UF₆ handling, radiation monitoring and criticality prevention.
• Perform and document hazard analyses (PHA, JHA, etc.) across R&D and pilot operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and quality teams to ensure safe facility design and equipment commissioning.
• Manage reporting obligations to federal and state regulators (e.g., NRC, OSHA, EPA).
• Lead and participate in investigations, audits, inspections and continuous improvement efforts.
• Cultivate a strong culture of safety ownership across a multidisciplinary team.

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of discipline fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and discipline fundamentals even with partial information.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, health physics, chemical engineering, industrial hygiene or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years experience in a safety or health role, preferably in a nuclear, chemical or R&D‑intensive environment.
• Working knowledge of regulations including 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, OSHA 1910 and DOE/NRC EH&S expectations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills—capable of influencing a high‑performance team.

• Experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight time frames or budget constraints.
• NEBOSH, CSP, CIH or CHP certification.
• Hands‑on experience with construction safety management, radiological work planning, hazardous materials handling and industrial ventilation.
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).

• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lb unassisted.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed.

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Pay range:
The base salary range for this role is $85,000–$160,000 annually. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs or other factors.

In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.