EHS Engineer IV

Application close date:
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.

As part of a hardworking team of EHS Professionals, you will provide subject matter expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS manufacturing and prototyping. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of safety and health compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at Headquarters in Kent, WA and satellite locations including, but not limited to: OSHA, PSM, NFPA, and ANSI requirements. You will ensure environmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to: NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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!

Special Mentions:

- Relocation provided

- Travel expected up to 10% of the time

- Shifts available: 1st Shift

- Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- 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

- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and

environmental regulations at Headquarters in Kent, WA and all satellite

facilities

- Prepares and submits reports to federal and state regulatory agencies as

required

- Continually updates and ensures compliance with Blue Origin processes and

procedures

- Indoctrinates new employees on our EHS Program

- Assists in waste disposal activities including hazardous waste,

non-hazardous waste, universal waste, and recycling materials

- Contributes to the injury/illness and near miss reporting process

- Develops, updates, and delivers EHS training

- Serves as site focal point for safety and environmental issues and

concerns

- Evaluates operations for continuous process improvement and

implementation of preventive action measures

- Supports development of job hazard analyses and risk assessments

- Provides subject matter expertise to engineering and production resources

related to EHS

- Provides EHS related input for building design and operations

- Performs periodic audits of Safety Programs

Minimum Qualifications:

- 7+ years total work in EHS

- 5+ years work experience in an operational aerospace environment,

manufacturing, or chemical industry

- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental

science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety

- Knowledge and ability to use industrial hygiene tools and monitors

- Expertise in writing technical reports

- Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and State of Washington regulations

- Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods

- Knowledge of incident/accident reporting practices, investigations, root

cause/corrective action processes

- Good analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, with

an ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information

- Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds, physically climb

multiple flights of stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in

adverse weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

- 10+ years total work in EHS

- 7+ years work experience in an operational aerospace environment,

manufacturing, or chemical industry

- Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Export Control Regulations

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, 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