Environmental, Health And Safety 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 diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will provide subject matter expertise to engineering, production, an test resources related to EHS for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of safety and health compliance with local, state and federal regulations at the Orbital Launch Site including, but not limited to: OSHA General Industry, Construction, and Maritime. You will ensure environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations at the Rocket Park including, but not limited to: NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Work closely with test teams to review hazardous test plans, create schedules, and provide onsite support.

• Continually update and ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual

• Create, update, and coordinate emergency response plans with state and local emergency planning committees

• Conduct studies and collect data to determine sources of industrial safety and health hazards.

• Manage hazardous waste activities for Rocket Park

• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions

• Develop, update, and deliver EHS training

• Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures

• Understand and apply advanced technical knowledge base of safety and industrial hygiene regulations, concepts, practices, and principles

• Anticipate and recognize hazards, evaluate exposures, and offer control methods to protect employees from risks

• Oversee hazardous operations including cryogenics, ordnance, critical crane lifts, etc.

• Conduct routine facility inspections (i.e., emergency egress, electrical, machine guarding, chemical, working walking surfaces, etc.) to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment assessments and promote awareness when an item or piece of equipment has been recalled or is defective

• Support development of job hazard analyses

• Perform periodic audits of our EHS Programs

• Support new construction and development

• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety

• Knowledge of applicable safety and Florida environmental regulations

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods

• 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

• Indoctrinate new employees on our EHS Program

• Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds. Must be able to physically climb multiple flights stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather conditions

• Willing to support long hours, shift work, and weekends as needed

• 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.

Required:

• 4+ years total work

• 4+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry

• Experience with mechanical and fluids systems for aerospace vehicles

• Prior experience with pressurized systems, COPVs or hazardous gases

Desired:

• 6+ years total work

• 6+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry

• Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

• HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience

• ASP,CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification

• Process Safety Management, Hypergolic, and pressurized system experience

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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