EHS Specialist - Space Test Site Safety

Vast; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity opportunity

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and perks

Job summary

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead on-site EHS at the Mojave Test Site. You will implement safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support daily operations in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will coordinate drills, inspections, waste management, incident investigations, and training (LOTO, crane, confined space). Travel up to 10% to support HQ and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years overseeing EHS programs in industrial environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to implement site-specific safety programs (Heat Illness Prevention, Confined Space Entry, Overhead Crane safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, Job Hazard Assessments).
• Actively represent the EHS Department and collaborate with all company departments in the implementation and upkeep of EHS standards and policies.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory mandates from CAL OSHA, RCRA, EPA, SCAQMD, DOT, DTSC, and CUPA.
• Maintain consistent communication with Operations and Facilities Teams about site projects that may impact EHS related planning and permits.
• Coordinate drills (Emergency Evacuation, Fire, Snake Bite, High Winds) and communicate hazardous operations status with the Mojave Air and Space Port (MASP).
• Conduct various inspections (e.g., portable fire extinguishers, eye wash/shower stations, emergency lighting/exits, fall protection equipment, lifting straps/slings) and work area audits ensuring review and communication of corrective/preventative actions with area owners.
• Manage tasks related to the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste under RCRA LQG regulations.
• Manage Large Quantity Generator hazardous waste storage areas, including weekly inspections, proper storage, labeling, drum log, and housekeeping.
• Maintain necessary record keeping, including Uniform Hazardous & NON Hazardous Waste Manifests, Bill of Ladings, and hazardous waste profiles.
• Segregate and loose pack expired materials based on hazardous characteristics and types of waste.
• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies (pads, drums, secondary containment) and safety supplies (PPE, Fall Protection, LOTO, monitoring/testing equipment).
• Gather real-time data on site hazards and safety metrics. Translate on-site observations into actionable insights for the remote EHS team.
• Lead the completion of drafting and posting of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, updating equipment inventory.
• Support in review and approval of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) as assigned, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Conduct and/or coordinate specialized employee EH&S training programs (e.g., Crane and Hoist, LOTO, Confined Space Entry).

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Vast, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead on-site EHS at the Mojave Test Site. You will implement safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support daily operations in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will coordinate drills, inspections, waste management, incident investigations, and training (LOTO, crane, confined space). Travel up to 10% to support HQ and compliance efforts.