Environmental Health & Safety Engineer Long Beach, California, United States

JOB HR; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company committed to advancing space exploration as an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer. In this full-time role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards for innovative space station projects. Collaborate with talented professionals while overseeing safety audits, training programs, and hazardous waste management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in a fast-paced environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of humanity in space. If you're passionate about safety and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

100% medical coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

flexible paid time off

paid parental leave

short and long-term disability insurance

life insurance

free catered meals

401(k) retirement plan

personalized mental healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering or related field required.
• 6+ years of experience in environmental health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate facility projects and assist in compliance requirements.
• Conduct training programs and safety audits for workplace hazards.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Audits

Incident Investigation

Training Programs

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

6+ years of applicable experience

Tools

Google Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Windows Operating Systems

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Manager Environmental Health & Safety, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location with some travel to our Hawthorne and Mojave Test Site.

Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations to evaluate facility projects, process changes, and assist other teammates in defining compliance requirements for processes and equipment.
• Interacts with federal, state and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; supports regulatory audits/opening, closing and walkthrough.
• Conducts and/or coordinates employee EH&S training programs to include Respiratory Protection, LockOut TagOut, Emergency Action Planning.
• Participate in the Investigation of industrial accidents and injuries to determine root cause and preventive measures.
• Conduct Safety Audits to identify workplace hazards/implement engineering controls and best management practices.
• Oversee Laser Safety program to include JHA, engineering controls, training.
• Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI) using safety audit data to track trends across the company.
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete Job Hazard Analysis and PPE determination based on tasks/processes.
• Oversees Hazardous Waste Management Program under Large Quantity Generator status. Performing inspection, ensuring deficiencies are quickly resolved.
• Partner with Broker to profile hazardous waste streams, lab pack of chemicals, and scheduling of drum/bulk pick-up.
• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental and or safety laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and/or 6+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local environmental, health & safety regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local California air district regulations, related permit and CEQA guidelines.
• Hands-on involvement with emergency response teams in incidents involving both hazardous and non-hazardous material releases into the air, soil, and water.
• Proven background in developing and implementing health and safety plans and policies.
• Highly detail-oriented and experienced working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in utilizing Windows operating systems and Google applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated commitment to hands-on work and meticulous attention to detail, either through academic pursuits or professional experiences.
• Adept at managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and successfully completing projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational abilities and excellent communication skills are a fundamental requirement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding start-up atmosphere.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, between Long Beach/Hawthorne/Mojave.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
• Specific certifications, as appropriate.

Pay Ranges:

• Environmental Health & Safety Engineer I: $70,100.00 - $107,000.00
• Environmental Health & Safety Engineer II: $91,000.00 - $140,000.00

Salary Range: California

$70,000 - $134,000 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.