Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to provide technical EHS support for launch vehicle manufacturing teams. You will reinforce safe work conditions and contribute to safety program development across multiple work cells and test areas.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field (or equivalent with 4+ years of experience), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+ years in EHS programs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing/test environments.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and PPE management.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft JHAs.
• Establish maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment.
• Calibrate and service EHS instrumentation.
• Maintain records for IH studies, training, and work permits.
• Review PPE requirements through hazard analysis and standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Strong Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Emotional Intelligence

Adaptable Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

High school diploma with 4+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST

As part of the the company Environmental Health & Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to a wide array of launch vehicle manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments (JHAs) to define hazard controls prior to work execution

• Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment including air monitoring devices, fall protection, respirators and more

• Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation

• Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies/remediation sampling, employee training, and work permits

• Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI etc.)

• Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications

• Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk

• Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendation for corrective action

• Play an active role in emergency response planning

• Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings and curate relevant course content catered the teams you are supporting

• Review lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery

• Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees

• Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental Engineering

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary

• A sense of curiosity for how things work

• Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery

• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted

• Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines

• Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

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