Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT, as well as working with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our Vandenberg launch facility can support the SpaceX launch cadence goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

• →Responsible for environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, EPA/RCRA, DOT and CUPA
• →Perform tasks related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements.
• →Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• →Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• →Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification.
• →Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs
• →Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• →Coordinate waste shipments with EHS supervisor and waste disposal contractor
• →Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
• →Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility
• →Order and maintain adequate spill supplies: spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
• →Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
• →Manage hazardous materials; ensure all hazardous material are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas
• →Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions
• →Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by Cal OSHA permissible exposure limits
• →Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
• →Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• →Conduct and/or coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs and assist with emergency response training drills
• →Perform department specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
• →Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
• →Ensure that all launch related critical operations are supported, to ensure safety requirements are adhered to on the shop floor
• →Support the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team, including launch day operations and ‘red-team’ duties
• →Perform inspections of the site’s emergency response equipment
• →Assist in accident/mishap investigations when necessary

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
• Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• DOT RCRA shipper certification
• Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
• Forklift experience

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Vandenberg, CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg

• 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.  

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