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 passionate, and accomplished team of engineers and technicians, you will provide technical expertise and assist in implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Engine manufacturing facilities located in Huntsville, AL. This role will also support the Engine Test Stand located at Marshall Space Flight Center as needed.

Technical safety program areas include, but not limited to: OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, cryogenics, lasers, robotics, process safety management, and radiation safety. You must have a passion for continuous improvement of a safety culture, building agile safety processes, and solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions and be capable of acting with minimal direction on your initiative. You will be key in helping to maintain a culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:Assist the EHS Management and EHS Engineering staff with on-site compliance at the Huntsville manufacturing facilities.Support hazardous and non-hazardous process waste stream management along with recycling initiatives.Conduct daily compliance inspections to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety programs.Execution of emergency response plans.Indoctrinate employees and contractors on our Safety Program.Assist in investigations of injuries and illnesses, as well as near misses.Deliver EHS training.Serve as site focal point for safety issues and concerns.Administer personal protective equipment as required per job hazard analysis documents. Supporting development of job hazard analyses.Perform periodic audits of our Safety Programs.Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our culture of inclusion.

Qualifications:5+ proven years in operational EHS rolesMust be able to work weekday shift with extended work hours, and occasionally, some weekends as requiredKnowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulationsKnowledge of Injury, Illness and Near Miss reporting practices and processesMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.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 total work5 proven years in safety or environmental roles1-3 years in aerospace industryKnowledge of Alabama State safety and environmental regulationsHAZMAT, HAZWOPR, 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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