Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Commercial fusion energy can uniquely provide a abundant source of zero-emission power for a sustainable future. Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in computation and controls to reinvent the stellarator, a scientifically mature form of magnetic fusion technology. Thea Energy was founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, where the stellarator was originally invented. Thea Energy is currently designing its first integrated fusion system, Eos, based on its planar coil stellarator architecture which will produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady-state.
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview:
Thea Energy is building a safety first culture, and is hiring for an experienced Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives. You will ensure a safe working environment for a team solving some of the world’s hardest problems. This role will have a high degree of autonomy in establishing safety protocols for the technologies we are developing.
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Foster a safety-first culture across the organizationManage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures regarding lab safety and electrical safetyConduct regular safety audits and risk assessments of experimental setups and manufacturing areasWork with technical teams to develop safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses to ensure projects can move quickly and safelyManage employee onboarding and new hire orientation processes regarding safety trainingEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodiesLead emergency response planning and incident investigationsIdeal Experience & Skillsets:
7+ years of relevant work experience in EHS, preferably in R&D, energy, or industrial settingsExperience with cryogenics, high voltage, magnetic fields, and radiation safety is highly desirableStrong ethics and discretionAbility to collaborate and find creative solutions to problems while maintaining strict safety standardsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for delivering trainingAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environmentCompany Benefits:
Salary range $85,000-$150,000Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)Employee equity stock options20 days PTO