The EHS Manager will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Realta Fusion's Environment, Health, and Safety programs during a critical phase of company growth. This role will be highly hands-on, responsible for building EHS systems, processes, and culture from the ground up while supporting facility expansion, laboratory operations, and fusion device development.
Key ResponsibilitiesEHS Program Development & Compliance - Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, state agencies).
- Establish policies, procedures, and documentation for laboratory safety, facility safety, hazardous materials, waste management, and emergency preparedness.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, and reporting.
Facility & Laboratory Safety - Support the design, build-out, and operation of facilities housing fusion devices, laboratories, and support infrastructure.
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety reviews for equipment, experiments, and facility modifications.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety into design, installation, and commissioning activities.
Environmental Management - Oversee environmental compliance related to air, water, waste, and hazardous materials.
- Manage chemical inventory systems, waste disposal programs, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure appropriate permits, plans, and reporting are in place and maintained.
Training & Safety Culture - Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Promote a proactive safety culture where employees are engaged, informed, and empowered to raise concerns.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
- Track EHS metrics, trends, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Stay current on evolving regulations, industry best practices, and emerging risks relevant to fusion energy and advanced R&D environments.
- Help define the long-term vision for the EHS function, including future staffing and leadership needs.
Continuous Improvement & Growth- Track EHS metrics, trends, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Stay current on evolving regulations, industry best practices, and emerging risks relevant to fusion energy and advanced R&D environments.
- Help define the long-term vision for the EHS function, including future staffing and leadership needs.
Qualifications Required Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Physics, Health Physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of EHS experience in a regulated environment (e.g., advanced manufacturing, energy, R&D labs, industrial facilities).
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations.
- Experience building or significantly improving EHS programs.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-moving startup environment.
Preferred - Experience supporting facility construction, expansion, or commissioning.
- Background in high-hazard, complex technical, or highly specialized laboratory environments (high voltage, energy generation, fusion and plasma physics, advanced manufacturing, or similar).
- Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM).
- Experience with radiation safety in commercial, healthcare, R&D, or military settings (nuclear power, medical, laboratory, US Navy, or similar).
Compensation & BenefitsWhat we are working on is hard... and hugely important. Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanity's biggest challenge with first-of-a-kind technology. Additionally, Realta offers:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity stock options
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
- Work and live in Madison, Wisconsin - one of America's most livable and vibrant cities
We value diversity as a critical factor in innovation and believe a diverse team is necessary to solve the toughest problems. We aim to create an inclusive environment that unleashes the full creativity of our team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
