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Summer 2027 Internship - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Los Angeles, CA

About the Company 

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. 

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.  

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. 

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. 

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.  

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. 

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. 

About This Role 

As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) intern at General Matter, you will gain hands-on experience supporting health, safety, and environmental protection efforts for our enrichment technology development and pilot-scale operations. In this internship, you will work alongside experienced EHS professionals to help develop practical, fit-for-purpose programs for managing chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards. Your work will contribute directly to our mission while building your understanding of regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and safety in a fast-moving startup environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and procedures. 
  • Assist in identifying electrical hazards and conducting risk assessments for equipment, labs, and operations. 
  • Help create, review, and maintain equipment-specific energy control procedures and documentation. 
  • Help develop and deliver safety training materials related to electrical safety and LOTO practices. 
  • Support electrical hazard assessments, labeling efforts, and PPE evaluations. 
  • Promote a strong safety culture by engaging with employees and reinforcing safe work practices. 

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred). 
  • Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc). 
  • Strong understanding of Health and Safety fundamentals. 
  • Ability to assess occupational health and safety risks and apply health and safety principles to develop effective risk mitigation solutions. 
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. 
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills for audits, inspections, and procedure development.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications 

  • Familiarity with electrical safety standards such as Control of Hazardous Energy and NFPA 70E. 
  • Hands-on or academic experience with LOTO procedures, energy isolation methods, and permit systems. 
  • Knowledge of arc flash hazards, shock risk boundaries, and PPE selection. 
  • Experience developing or delivering safety training or presentations. 
  • Experience with hazard identification, risk assessments, or safety audits.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this internship is $28–$36 per hour, depending on the candidate’s current standing in school (i.e. sophomore, senior). 
Interns will receive a monthly housing stipend, and are eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated hourly range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.

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