Technician - EHS II

Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional

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.

As part of a hardworking team of EHS professionals, you will assist in the implementation and execution of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Huntsville, AL sites and our Blue Batteries site at Grandview, MO (may require 25% travel). Technical safety program areas include, but not limited to: chemicals, fire safety, confined space, electrical safety, machine guarding, cranes, forklifts, explosives, cryogenics, lasers, robotics, process safety management, and radiation safety. You must have be a self-started and have a passion for continuous improvement of a safety culture and building agile safety processes. You will oversee waste disposal and remediation work including but not limited to hazardous and non-hazardous waste; ensure local compliance auditing; execute the emergency response plans; indoctrinate in-field employees and contractors on our Safety Program and deliver training; assist in investigations of injuries and illnesses, as well as near misses; and support the development of job hazard analyses.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

• 5 years of experience in operational EHS roles
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of close call reporting practices and processes
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired:

• 10 years of experience working in safety or environmental roles
• Aerospace industry experience
• Knowledge of Federal, Alabama or Missouri safety and environmental regulations
• HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience

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.

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.

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.