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

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 Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance team. This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin’s design, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health, and safety, product integrity, and continuous improvement processes.

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!

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of EHS professionals, you will provide subject matter expertise to engineering and production resources in support of New Glenn. You will share in the team's impact across all aspects of safety and health compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at the Rocket Park facilities and satellite locations, including but not limited to: OSHA, PSM, NFPA, and ANSI requirements. You will also ensure environmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to: NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages EHS professionals in accomplishment of organizational goals

• Implements EHS programs for the evaluation and control of potential hazards including, but not limited to industrial hygiene; fall protection; confined space; lock out tag out; process safety management; hazard assessments; hearing conservation and noise hazards; heat stress; and environmental management.
• Performs a wide range of EHS consultation services, which includes planning, managing, and reporting the results of assessments.
• Provides subject matter expertise in design and test reviews.
• Provides support to incidents, including spills; injuries, hazardous operations; launches; hurricanes; and other emergencies
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations at all Rocket Park facilities.  
• Prepare and submit reports to federal and state regulatory agencies as required
• Continually update and ensure compliance with the Blue Origin processes and procedures
• Indoctrinate new employees on our EHS Program
• Assist in waste disposal activities including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, and recycling materials
• Contribute to the injury/illness and near miss reporting process
• Develop, update, and deliver EHS training
• Serve as site focal point for safety and environmental issues and concerns
• Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures
• Supporting development of job hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Provide subject matter expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS
• Provide EHS related input for building design and operations
• Perform periodic audits of our Safety Programs

Minimum Qualifications:

•   - Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety                                                             
• Expertise in writing technical reports
• Knowledge and ability to use industrial hygiene tools and monitors
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and State of Florida regulations
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods
• Knowledge of incident/accident reporting practices, investigations, and root cause/corrective action processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information
• Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb multiple flights of stairs, withstand prolonged  standing, and work in adverse weather conditions
• 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:

• 5+ years total work in EHS
• 2+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years total work in EHS
• 5+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
• Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

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.

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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.