Senior Ehs Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We‘re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin‘s vision of millions of people living

and working in space to benefit Earth

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will provide Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team‘s impact on all aspects of EHS implementation and compliance programs including but not limited to: OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, hazardous materials, cryogenics, compressed gases, confined space, lasers, robotics, fall protection, PPE, hazard communication, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and radiation safety. You must have a passion for continuous improvement of a safety culture, building agile safety processes, and for solving complex problems and providing operable solutions and be capable of acting with minimal direction on your initiative. You will be responsible for helping to maintain a culture that emphasizes leadership, accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is a must

Responsibilities:

• Create and perform environmental and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Environmental Health and Safety Manual and all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, EPA, NFPA and other applicable government regulatory agencies.
• Maintain or exceed compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health matters
• Review, improve and supportcurrent policies and plans as required.
• Interpret new regulations, determine their applicability to organization procedures and standards, and devise strategies and procedures for compliance.
• Collaborate directly with teams to complete required hazard analyses / assessments and implement environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
• Drive EHS compliance, continuous improvements and guide leaders in promoting behavior that result in promoting and maintaining a proactive safety culture
• Advise management on effective controls for EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints through a hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, work practice, training, and Personal Protective Equipment) to ensure that the safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within bounds of acceptable risk.
• Perform safety, surveillance, and monitoring of all manufacturing complex hazardous operations
• Lead or assist in all aspects of incident reporting including initial follow-up, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians and be responsible for the accuracy of written reports
• Lead audits and root cause analyses as applicable and participate in meetings for review of findings and opportunities for improvement, implementation of approved corrective actions, and follow-up for effectiveness.
• Deliver virtual presentations or instruction-led to management and employees on EHS initiatives, metrics/measurements, and implementation plans.
• Create, update, and coordinate emergency response plans with state and local emergency planning committees as required. Interfacing with state and federal regulatory agencies and preparing reports as required.
• Inspect manufacturing complex and support operations facilities, and safety equipment
• Provide oversight and support of PSM activities for all hazardous commodities
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources
• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA

Qualifications:

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and/ or bachelor‘s degree in Engineering from ABET accredited school and 8+ years proven industry specific EHS experience in aerospace operations, chemical/delivery systems, or space and or missile systems, ground systems or similar industry. Relevant certifications will be considered to support years of experience required
• Strong communication, engagement, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong OSHA and other safety related training and delivery
• Environmental permitting experience
• Proficient digital literacy is preferred, specifically with Microsoft products including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws/environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems
• Knowledge of close call reporting practices and processes
• Good analytical skills and attention to details, technical writing, with an ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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:

• Bachelor‘s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
• 10 + years of experience
• Expertise in Fire/Life Safety Code (NFPA, IBC, IFC)
• Strong working knowledge of commercial space, NASA, and DoD safety standards
• ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
• HAZMAT, cryogenic, and/or Liquid Propellant emergency response team experience
• Six Sigma Green belt or Black belt
• Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations
• Expertise in interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong project management skills and audience communication experience
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don‘t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you‘re excited about this role but your past experience doesn‘t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin 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. Blue Origin 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, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on ‘EEO Is the Law,‘ please see here.

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