Hazardous Waste Technician

Helion

Develops magneto-inertial fusion reactors to generate zero‑carbon electricity via direct energy conversion.

Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, compliance, and disposal at Helion.

1 months ago ago

$29 - $34

Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Everett, WA

Onsite

Company Size

300 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering / Technical Services

Project Management Support

Digital Services

Feasibility Study

Safety & Customer Training

Customer Care / Predictive Maintenance

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Nuclear/Fusion

Role

What you would be doing

regulatory audits

vendor coordination

waste handling

staff training

emergency response

inventory tracking

Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required
Coordinate with external vendors for waste transportation and final disposal
Collect, segregate, label, and store hazardous waste (chemical and universal) in accordance with RCRA, WAC, and Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines
Provide training and guidance to staff on proper waste handling practices
Support emergency response activities for spills or releases of hazardous materials
Assist with inspections of hazardous waste accumulation areas to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate inventory and waste tracking documentation using internal and regulatory reporting systems
Work closely with EHS team to implement and improve hazardous waste management procedures

What you bring

hazwoper

ppe

rcra

environmental science

hazardous waste

safety

Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and commitment to safety
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
Minimum 2 years of experience in hazardous waste handling, environmental services, or a related role
Ability to wear PPE, including respirators, hearing protection and lift up to 50 lbs
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field
Knowledge of RCRA, DOT, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State L&I regulations
Experience in a research, energy, or advanced manufacturing environment

Benefits

Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Annual wellness stipend
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

100M °C

Plasma Temperature

Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.

$1B

VC Funding

Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.

$5B

Valuation

Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.

50 MW

Power Plant

Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.

Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

Culture + Values

Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths

Environment + Sustainability

$500M in 2021

Investment Figure

Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.

100M°C

Plasma Temperature Achievement

Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.

500 MWe

Fusion Plant Capacity

Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.

Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity