SR EHS Manager Launch Operations
Quick Summary
Serves as the primary EHS leader supporting Launch and Recovery operations, ensuring safe execution of launch campaigns, recovery activities,
Travel expected up to 30% of the time Relocation provided Day Shift Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as the primary EHS leader supporting Launch and Recovery operations,
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.This role is part of the Safety, Quality, & Mission Assurance team. This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin design, manufacture, and operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health and safety, product integrity and continuous improvement processes serve the Blue Origin Mission and Vision.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of EHS Professionals, you will serve as the Senior EHS Manager supporting Launch and Recovery Operations at Blue Origin's Florida facilities. You will provide domain expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS and share in the team's impact on all aspects of safety and health compliance with local, state, and federal laws — including, but not limited to: OSHA, PSM, NFPA, and ANSI requirements. You will also ensure environmental compliance with applicable regulations including NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES.
Travel expected up to 30% of the time
Relocation provided
Day Shift
Responsibilities
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Serves as the primary EHS leader supporting Launch and Recovery operations, ensuring safe execution of launch campaigns, recovery activities, and associated ground operations
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Manages EHS professionals in accomplishment of organizational goals
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Implements EHS programs for the evaluation and control of potential hazards including, but not limited to industrial hygiene; fall protection; confined space; lock out tag out; process safety management; hazard assessments; hearing conservation and noise hazards; heat stress; and environmental management
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Performs a wide range of EHS consultation services, which includes planning, managing, and reporting the results of assessments
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Provides domain expertise in design and test reviews
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Provides support to incidents, including spills; injuries, hazardous operations; launches; hurricanes; and other emergencies
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Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations at all Florida facilities
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Prepare and submit reports to federal and state regulatory agencies as required
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Continually update and ensure compliance with the Blue Origin processes and procedures
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Indoctrinate new employees on our EHS Program
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Assist in waste disposal activities including hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, and recycling materials
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Contribute to the incident and event reporting process
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Develop, update, and deliver EHS training
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Serve as site focal point for safety and environmental issues and concerns
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Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures
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Supporting development of job hazard analyses and risk assessments
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Provide domain expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS
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Provide EHS related input for building design and operations
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Perform periodic audits of our Safety Programs.
Requirements
~1 min readMinimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety
8+ years total work in EHS
5+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
Knowledge and ability to use industrial hygiene tools and monitors
Knowledge and technical abilities with Environmental
Expertise in writing technical reports
Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA and State of Florida regulations
Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods
Knowledge of incident / accident reporting practices, investigations, root cause / corrective action processes
Good 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 take ownership and insist on the highest standards with all environmental, health, and safety
Experience supporting launch, range, or recovery operations
strongly preferred
10+ years total work in EHS
7+ years work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
Direct experience in launch site or launch range EHS operations
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What We Offer
~1 min readBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 28, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 24%
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- September 29, 2026
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