Environmental Services Supervisor

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be responsible for leading Helion's environmental services team to maintain cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness across production, office, and R&D areas. You will oversee daily operations, waste management, and environmental compliance while developing your team to meet rigorous standards. You'll work closely with Helion's Facilities, EHS, and Operations teams to ensure our site organization and cleanliness match the engineering and innovation taking place here. This is an on-site role that reports directly to the Senior Manager of Facilities at our Everett, WA location.

You Will:

Supervise and coordinate daily environmental services activities across multiple sites, ensuring all areas meet safety, cleanliness, and operational standards

Train, mentor, and provide coaching to environmental services staff and contractors to achieve performance, quality, and safety goals

Create cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, and identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and sustainability

Oversee inventory, supply orders, equipment maintenance, and safe storage practices for operations

Maintain and improve procedures for waste segregation and spill response

Partner with Facilities, EHS, and Operations to align environmental services with production

Respond to service requests, support special projects and events, and step in as needed

Required Skills:

3+ years of experience in environmental services, facilities operations, or industrial cleaning leadership (including at least 1 year in a supervisory role)

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in fast-paced technical or manufacturing environments

Knowledge of environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and workplace safety practices

Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams supporting lab and production operations

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

Physical ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights, and using cleaning chemicals with appropriate PPE

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Total Compensation and Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$80,000—$105,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

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

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.