EHS Specialist III — Field Safety Leader (Launch Site)

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support the West Texas Launch Site. You will provide SME input on EHS programs, oversee field waste disposal, investigations, and safety training while ensuring compliance with safety manuals and regulations.

The role is onsite with some travel and requires lifting up to 40 lbs, U.S. work authorization, and a strong safety culture. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to safe and cost-effective spaceflight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational EHS roles
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of incident investigation techniques
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs is required.
• 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: 10 years in safety or environmental roles
• Desired: Knowledge of Texas State safety and environmental regulations
• Desired: HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the EHS Engineering staff with on-site compliance at West Texas Launch Site
• Provide SME support for EHS program (ex. Crane Safety, PIT, Fall Protection, etc.)
• Provide support to cross location team-based projects.
• In-field waste disposal and remediation work including but not limited to hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Local compliance auditing to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual
• Execution of emergency response plans
• Indoctrinate in-field employees and contractors on our Safety Program
• Assist in investigations of injuries and illnesses, as well as near misses
• Serve as site focal point for safety issues and concerns.
• Provide personal protective equipment mentoring as required per job hazard analysis documents
• Support development of job hazard analyses, and perform periodic audits of our Safety Programs.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Physical ability 40 lbs

Teamwork & inclusion

US work authorization

10+ years (desired)

Texas regulations knowledge

HAZMAT/EMR experience

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support the West Texas Launch Site. You will provide SME input on EHS programs, oversee field waste disposal, investigations, and safety training while ensuring compliance with safety manuals and regulations.

The role is onsite with some travel and requires lifting up to 40 lbs, U.S. work authorization, and a strong safety culture. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to safe and cost-effective spaceflight.