EHS Engineer IV

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead environmental, health, and safety programs across our operations. You will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while supporting engineering and production resources in safety and prototyping.

The role requires expertise in industrial hygiene, incident investigations, and risk assessments, with a focus on safe, repeatable spaceflight. Travel up to 10% and relocation support are available as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years total work in EHS
• 5+ years in an operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and Washington regulations
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Implements EHS programs for evaluation and control of hazards, including industrial hygiene, fall protection, confined space, lock out tag out, process safety
• Performs EHS consultation planning, management, and reporting of assessments
• Provides subject matter expertise in design and test reviews
• Supports incidents including spills, injuries, hazardous operations, launches, and emergencies
• Ensures compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at Headquarters in Kent, WA and satellite facilities
• Prepares and submits reports to federal and state regulators as required
• Keeps Blue Origin processes and procedures up-to-date
• Indoctrinates new employees on the EHS Program
• Assists in waste disposal activities and recycling
• Contributes to injury/illness and near miss reporting
• Develops, updates, and delivers EHS training
• Serves as site focal point for safety and environmental issues
• Evaluates operations for continuous improvement and preventive action
• Supports job hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Provides input for building design and operations
• Performs periodic safety program audits

Skills

Industrial hygiene tools

Technical report writing

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety

Tools

Industrial hygiene monitors

Job description

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

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights", please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.