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Blue Origin · 4 months ago

EHS Technician II

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.86/hr - $37.61/hr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The EHS Technician II role involves providing Environmental, Health, and Safety support for various spaceflight systems, ensuring compliance with safety programs, and managing hazardous waste streams.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous process waste streams along with recycling initiatives 50-60% of the time. The remaining time will be to assist the EHS management and engineering staff with on-site compliance associated with development, test, and manufacturing operations

Conduct daily compliance inspections to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety programs

Execute emergency response plans. Develop employee and contractor knowledge of our Safety Program(s)

Assist in investigations of injuries and illnesses, as well as near misses. Deliver EHS training and demonstrations

Serve as a building or team focal on all EHS issues and concerns. Administer personal protective equipment as required per job hazard analysis documents

Support and develop job hazard analyses. Perform periodic audits of our Safety Programs. Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Qualification

EHS complianceHazardous waste managementEnvironmental regulationsForklift operationMicrosoft OfficeSelf-managementIncident reportingFirst Aid/CPR/AEDCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Associate degree in Environmental programs including hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, or related field experience, or working toward degree program

This is an entry level leading to mid-level position with 2-4 years proven experience in aerospace or industrial manufacturing

Self-starter and great teammate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that is able to build relationships with employees at all levels

Strong computer proficiency including the latest Microsoft Office programs

Experienced forklift driver and other powered industrial trucks

Must successfully complete RCRA and DOT training within 30-90 days of the position for hazardous waste storage, disposal, and transportation

Operate electric vehicle and use various material handling equipment for waste management

Knowledge of incident reporting processes including 5-Whys

Strong self-management skills to keep on track with weekly and monthly tasks

Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Knowledge of close call reporting practices and processes

Must be able to lift to 50 lbs