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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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will provide technical expertise and assist in implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the West Texas site.

Technical safety program areas include, but not limited to: cryogenics process safety management, environmental permitting, waste management, TRRC and TCEQ correspondence and coordination, training development, procedure development and review, contractor safety oversight and safety planning, and other tasks as relevant. You must have a passion for continuous improvement of a safety culture and building agile safety processes. You must have a passion for solving complex problems and providing operable solutions and be capable of acting with minimal direction on your initiative. You will be responsible for helping to maintain a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations at the West Texas facilities.
• Prepare and submit reports to federal and state regulatory agencies as required
• Continually update and ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual
• Indoctrinate new employees on our Safety Program
• Review and approve contractor safety plans and initiate into our safety program
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities for the West Texas site
• Manage the injury/illness and near miss reporting process
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Develop, update, and deliver EHS training
• Serve as site focal point for safety issues and concerns
• Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures
• Supporting development of job hazard analyses
• Supporting development of procedures
• Support and attend hazardous operations at the sites
• 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

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!

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety and health-preferred
• 5 years in operational safety roles
• 5 years in environmental permitting and compliance
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of process safety management methods
• Knowledge of close call reporting practices and processes
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. ​

Desired:

• 10 + years total work
• 5 years in safety or environmental roles, including at least 3 years supervisory experience
• 2 years in aerospace industry
• Competencies in high hazard operations, including pressure systems, chemical, electrical
• Knowledge of Texas State safety and environmental regulations
• Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional certification
• HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience

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

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.

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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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