Transition Manager

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Transition Manager Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Transition Manager to support the mission-oriented efforts of fabricating and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. Reporting directly to Zeno’s site leadership, the Transition Manager will own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Zeno’s conventional Environmental, Health, and Safety programs as well as Maintenance and Work Control functions at our Radiological Facility in Sunol, California, working in close partnership with the Radiation Protection team. In this role you will: Be responsible for Zeno’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, policies, and procedures at Zeno’s Radiological Facility in Sunol, CA in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as the facility’s subject matter expert for industrial safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials management. Partner with the Radiation Protection team to integrate conventional safety and environmental controls with radiological work planning and controls. Lead hazard identification, job safety analyses, and risk assessments for facility operations, construction, and maintenance activities. Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance activities, including air, water, and hazardous waste programs, as appropriate. Develop and lead emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire/life safety, spill response, and evacuation procedures. Conduct EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking for safety and environmental events. Implement the Integrated Work Control Process as required to support activities and work scopes. Provide oversight as needed for work execution and work package planning. …