Sr. EHS & Facilities Specialist

Astra•Alameda, CA

2h•$120,000 - $158,000

About The Position

Astra is seeking a hands-on, self-directed EHS & Facilities Specialist to oversee environmental, health, safety, and facilities operations across its Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site. This individual-contributor role serves as the subject matter expert for EHS and facilities, supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations for engineering, production, and test teams. It requires operational rigor, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to build a strong safety culture through influence rather than direct authority. The role develops and maintains EHS programs in compliance with applicable regulations; delivers safety training; conducts audits, investigations, and risk assessments; and serves as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and emergency planning. It also owns daily facilities operations, coordinates vendors and contractors, and plans facility upgrades and infrastructure projects. Regular on-site presence and hands-on support at the Atwater Test Site are expected, along with collaboration across engineering, test, manufacturing, and HR teams and tracking of EHS and facilities performance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on EHS and/or facilities experience in aerospace, industrial, or high-tech environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
Proven ability to manage facilities projects and ensure compliance in dynamic settings.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive safety improvements without direct authority.
Willingness to travel regularly to Atwater, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting test sites or R&D environments.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30.
Lead with safety and take pride in operational excellence.
Enjoy building and maintaining infrastructure in fast-paced, hands-on settings.
Thrive in ambiguity and work independently.
Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
Deliver safety training and conduct audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections.
Develop and maintain emergency planning and response protocols.
Own day-to-day facilities operations, including maintenance, utilities, and space planning for the Alameda headquarters and Atwater Test Site.
Coordinate facilities vendors and contractors, including scoping work, obtaining quotes, and verifying completion.
Plan and execute facility upgrades and support infrastructure expansion projects.
Partner with the Atwater test team to ensure safe operations, infrastructure readiness, and timely resolution of site-specific needs.
Provide routine on-site presence and hands-on support for test-related facility and EHS needs.
Collaborate with engineering, test, manufacturing, and HR teams to align safety and facility goals with business needs.
Track and report EHS and facilities KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.