Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!  As the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of Xcimer’s safety and environmental compliance programs at our Denver, CO headquarters. You will ensure a safe and efficient working environment across operations involving chemicals, high-voltage systems, laser technologies, and advanced materials. This role is critical in fostering a proactive, safety-first culture that supports our rapid pace of technical development and innovation. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, PSM, NFPA, ANSI, and environmental standards. You’ll serve as a key contributor in risk assessments, incident response, safety training, and continuous improvement initiatives.We are looking for this person to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy! 

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage EH&S programs across key risk areas: chemical safety, industrial hygiene, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, PSM, hearing conservation, laser safety, high-voltage equipment, and compressed gases 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, EPA, and state/local regulations 
• Serve as the EH&S lead during test operations, incident response, and emergency situations 
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations; maintain documentation and training records 
• Lead safety training and onboarding for staff, contractors, and visitors; drive emergency response readiness 
• Participate in design and test reviews to provide EH&S guidance 
• Develop job hazard analyses and implement preventive and corrective actions 
• Serve as the site point-of-contact for all environmental and safety-related issues 
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement in EH&S systems and culture 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety,Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field 
• Experience: 5+ years of EH&S experience in a high-tech R&D, lab-based, or manufacturing environment 
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, PSM, chemical and laser safety, gas handling, and/or high-voltage systems 
• Familiarity with environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, State of Colorado) 
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning 
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods 
• Strong communication and technical writing skills; ability to simplify complex technical information 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum 

Desired

• Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) 
• Experience implementing safety systems in startup, research,prototypeor academic environments 
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or other EH&S management systems 
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment 

Equal Employment OpportunityXcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, m