Vast Conference

Vast Conference

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$145kDetected 7 days ago
Customer SupportResearchCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

  • Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
  • If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
  • This role is a full-time, exempt position focused on serving as a "boots on the ground" safety leader, managing site-specific EHS programs, and conducting investigations, and participating in or leading complex EHS program development.

Responsibilities

  • Actively represent the EHS Department and collaborate with all company departments in the implementation and upkeep of EHS standards and policies
  • Maintain consistent communication with Operations and Facilities Teams about site projects that may impact EHS related planning and permits
  • 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
  • Order and maintain adequate spill supplies (pads, drums, secondary containment) and safety supplies (PPE, Fall Protection, LOTO, monitoring/testing equipment)
  • EHS Program Development and Technical Support:
  • 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
  • Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (tight or loose fitting), safety toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses
  • Ability to obtain certification for Powered Industrial Trucks and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills & Experience:

Skills

  • Proven background in understanding, implementing, and formulating health and safety plans and policies
  • Experience in overseeing Hazardous Waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
  • Comfortable stopping work or elevating concerns to individuals, teams, &/or supervisors
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office Suite/Windows operating systems and applications
  • Comfortable working within a construction or industrial setting, including a fast-paced and demanding start-up atmosphere

Compensation

  • $78,000 - $145,000 USD
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Company info

  • At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.
  • Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

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.
  • 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.
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