EHS Engineer Principal

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

• Lead the creation and implementation of EHS programs for the evaluation and compliance with environmental regulations, including, but not limited to, waste management programs (including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, and recycling materials), NPDES programs (including SWPPP and SPCC), CAA compliance, and management of change.
• Strategic planning and process improvements for compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations at all Blue Origin facilities.
• Partner with business leaders to continuously improve the culture, awareness, and accountability in support of EHS programs.
• Provide support to trends with incidents; including spills, injuries, hazardous operations, launches, hurricanes, and other emergencies.
• Perform a wide range of EHS consultation services, which include planning, managing, and reporting the results of assessments.
• Prepare and submit reports to federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Create, develop, update, and deliver EHS training.
• Serve as the company focal point for health, safety and environmental issues and concerns.
• Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures.
• Provide domain expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS.
• Provide EHS related input for building design and operations.
• Perform periodic audits of Safety and Environmental Programs.
• Knowledge of Title V of the Clean Air Act experience.
• Mentor team members on Environmental requirements, good practices and new methods and study outputs.
• Develop and track Environmental metrics for the organization and present to leadership.

• Expertise in writing technical reports.
• Knowledge of applicable federal OSHA, EPA, and State-equivalent regulations.
• Ability and experience of leading government agencies.
• Knowledge of incident/accident reporting practices, investigations, root cause/corrective action processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details, technical writing, with an ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information.
• Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds. Must be able to physically climb multiple flights stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute culture with all levels of leadership.

• 10+ years total work in EHS and leading program strategy and development.
• Required experience includes at least a BS degree from an accredited institution with a focus in an engineering field (including environmental, chemical, civil, and mechanical) or relevant science field (including environmental science and geology).
• Proven environmental compliance knowledge and application.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with local, state and federal regulatory staff and leadership.
• 50% travel.

• 12+ years total work in EHS and leading program strategy and development.
• 9+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) accreditation is preferred.
• Preferred familiarity with Washington, Florida, Texas, and/or Alabama State Environmental Regulations.
• Principal Engineer.

WA applicants is $-$. Other site ranges may differ.

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