Environmental Health and Safety Technician II

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of the Environmental Health and Safety team at the Florida Launch Complex on Cape Canaveral, FL. This team focuses on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin’s design, manufacturing, and launch operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health and safety, operations, and continuous improvement processes.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of EHS specialists, you will assist in the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Florida Launch Complex. Technical safety program areas include, but are not limited to rocket propellants, cryogenic systems, pressurized systems, launch operations, chemical safety, and fire protection. You must have a passion for continuous improvement of a safety culture and building agile safety processes. You will monitor environmental compliance and assist with regulatory reporting; oversee hazardous materials management and waste handling; conduct regular safety inspections of launch operations and facilities; indoctrinate employees and contractors on our Safety Program and deliver training; assist in incident investigations and implement corrective actions; and support the development of job hazard analyses. You will ensure environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations at the Orbital Launch Site including, but not limited to: NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES.

We require a dedicated professional for B-Shift operations (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, four days on/three days off). Schedule flexibility during launch operations is essential.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Manage hazardous waste activities for the Orbital Launch Site

• Consult and advise project managers and senior managers on environmental compliance and best management practices

• Support incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions

• Deliver EHS training

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

• 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

• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone to apply their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to safety to positively impact human spaceflight.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven industry specific EHS experience

• Knowledge of all applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Knowledge of near miss reporting practices and processes

• 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

• Must be able to wear fall protection and work from heights

• Must be willing to work in confined spaces and during hazardous operations

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

• Must be able to pass a background check in order to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification Card

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain site access credentials

Desired:

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

• Knowledge of Florida State safety and environmental regulations

• Experience with launch pad operations and associated safety protocols

• Knowledge of chemical and cryogenic safety procedures

• HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience

• OSHA 30-hour certification

• First Aid/CPR certification

• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and other DoD regulations

Culture 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 an 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.

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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