Site Enviromental Health and Safety Coordinator

Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy company focused on scaling high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) for grid-independent industrial applications. The company is developing what it calls gigasites, large-scale facilities housing hundreds of nuclear reactors intended to power heavy industry, data centers, hydrogen production, and clean hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Their reactor design uses TRISO fuel, a graphite moderator, and helium coolant, a combination the company highlights for its strong safety profile and proliferation resistance. By operating outside the traditional electricity grid, Valar Atomics aims to unlock economies of scale that have historically eluded the nuclear industry. Valar Atomics' mission centers on making nuclear energy the cheapest and most reliable energy source in the world, with a particular emphasis on decarbonizing industrial processes and enabling clean fuel production. Their hydrogen output, generated via a sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle, can be combined with captured CO2 to produce synthetic hydrocarbons through a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, offering a pathway to drop-in clean fuels. The company also targets the surging power demands of AI data centers, which are projected to require over 200 additional terawatt-hours of grid power by 2030. The company is currently advancing its Ward 250 project, a test reactor being developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Rafael Energy Research Center, and the State of Utah, with a target go-live date of July 4, 2026, America's 250th birthday. The reactor has already been physically transported to Emery County, Utah, with logistical support from the U.S. military. Four executive orders issued under the Trump administration provided a mandate supporting the project's accelerated deployment timeline.

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Regulations & Safety organization, Environmental Health & Safety develops programs that protect employees, the environment, and surrounding communities. The team promotes a proactive safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance. 

The Role

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. This role works closely with management and employees to promote a strong safety culture, reduce risk, and maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. 

What We Offer  

• Competitive base salary 
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company 
• Comprehensive medical benefits 
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite 
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy 
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement 
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders 
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Health Compliance 

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments 
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and recommend corrective actions 
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations; track corrective actions 

Environmental Compliance 

• Assist with environmental compliance activities (e.g., waste management, spill prevention, chemical storage) 
• Support pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives

Program Support & Documentation 

• Maintain EHS policies, procedures, permits, SDSs, and records 
• Track EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for management 

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 

• Serve as a point of contact for EHS-related questions 
• Participate in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 1–3 years of experience in EHS, safety coordination, or a related role preferred

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with front-line employees and leadership.
• Analytical: Strong analytical skills to analyze safety data, spot trends, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate hazardous conditions and develop practical safety solutions.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence safety behaviors and lead change in a fast-paced environment.
• Technology: Proficiency in EHS Management Software and Microsoft Office Suite. 

What We Offer   

• Competitive base salary  
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing, advanced energy company  
• Comprehensive medical benefits  
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite  
• Generous stipend for steel-toed boots 
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy  
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement  
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders  
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).