Environmental Health and Safety Specialist III
About The Position
As part of Blue Origin’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist III provides technical expertise and assists with implementing EHS programs, working with mid-level management and Blue Origin team members to manage programs, implement policies, and increase awareness and participation. Approximately 50% of the role is expected to be field work, including observations, face-to-face life-critical training, and reporting deficiencies. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert for EHS programs, participates in incident investigations, and may implement corrective actions within their area of expertise. The role also provides daily direction and mentorship to EHS technicians and supports a culture of accountability, discipline, and attention to detail. The position supports on-site EHS compliance at the West Texas Launch Site. Duties include program support and auditing, field waste disposal and remediation, emergency response, employee and contractor safety indoctrination, incident investigation support, personal protective equipment mentoring, and development and auditing of job hazard analyses. The role is onsite, offers no remote work, requires flexibility to support business needs across various shifts, and involves limited travel.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in operational EHS roles.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of incident investigation techniques.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and support 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.
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of experience in safety or environmental roles.
- Knowledge of Texas state safety and environmental regulations.
- HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist EHS Engineering staff with on-site compliance at the West Texas Launch Site.
- Provide subject matter expertise for EHS programs, such as crane safety, powered industrial trucks (PIT), and fall protection.
- Support cross-location, team-based projects.
- Perform in-field waste disposal and remediation work, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Conduct local compliance audits to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual.
- Execute emergency response plans.
- Indoctrinate in-field employees and contractors on the Safety Program.
- Assist in investigations of injuries, illnesses, and near misses.
- Serve as the site focal point for safety issues and concerns.
- Provide personal protective equipment mentoring as required by job hazard analysis documents.
- Support development of job hazard analyses and perform periodic audits of Safety Programs.
- Provide daily direction and mentorship to EHS technicians as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
