EHS Engineer II

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Safety, Quality, & Mission Assurance team. This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin design, manufacture, and operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health and safety, product integrity and continuous improvement processes serve the Blue Origin Mission and Vision.

As a member of our diverse and high-performing team, your expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will play a critical role in driving our engineering and production activities towards the highest safety standards. You will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations and bolstering our culture of safety at the Kent Manufacturing Facility and related sites.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Lead compliance efforts with OSHA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, PSM, NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, NPDES and other relevant federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Maintain and continuously improve our Health and Safety Manual and emergency response plans.

• Conduct safety hazard analyses, manage hazardous waste, and champion incident investigations.

• Design and implement robust EHS training, ensuring that all employees are equipped for safety.

• Initiate preventative measures for continuous process improvement in safety and industrial hygiene.

• Supervise operations involving cryogenics, ordnance, and other hazardous tasks.

• Perform comprehensive facility inspections and conduct PPE assessments.

• Apply analytical skills for technical writing and interpretation of complex safety regulations.

• Drive job hazard analyses and conduct periodic audits to enhance our EHS Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety.

• 4+ years of overall work experience with 2+ years in an operational aerospace, manufacturing, or chemical environment.

• A history of building trust and fostering positive, professional relationships, contributing to our culture of inclusion.

• Proficiency with applicable safety and Washington environmental regulations and Process Safety Management methods.

• Ability to effectively communicate and disseminate intricate technical information.

• Experience with EHS induction for new team members.

• Capacity to handle physical duties including lifting, climbing, standing, and working in varying weather conditions.

• Flexibility to work extended hours, shifts, and weekends as necessary.

• 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.

Desired:

• 8+ years of overall work experience

• 5+ years in aerospace, manufacturing, or chemical industry settings.

• Expertise with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).

• HAZMAT, HAZWOPER, emergency response experience

• ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $89,176.00-$124,846.05

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 (DIBDS) 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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