Environmental Health and Safety Senior Engineer

Application close date:

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.

As a senior member of our Environmental, Health and Safety team, you will provide advanced expertise and leadership in EHS support across multiple spaceflight systems and operations. You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive EHS programs including OSHA compliance, hazardous materials management, cryogenics safety, confined space protocols, environmental management, fall protection, PPE standards, hazard communication systems, crane safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management. As an EHS Senior Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority, developing strategic safety initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and driving the evolution of our safety culture. You must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving capabilities for complex safety challenges, provide innovative solutions, and operate with significant autonomy while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. You will be a key contributor in fostering a culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, attention to detail, and proactive risk management at all levels.

We are seeking an experienced professional to support operations across multiple shifts.

Primary Responsibility: Supporting A-Shift operations while providing assistance across shifts

A-Shift Schedule Options:

• Non-Launch Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Launch Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

We're looking for an experienced professional who can adapt to both schedule types as operational needs require.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, implement, and optimize comprehensive EHS programs aligned with Blue Origin's Environmental Health and Safety Manual and all applicable regulations from OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Policy Development: Lead the creation and revision of EHS policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring integration with business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Expertise: Provide authoritative interpretation of current and emerging regulations, assess organizational impact, and develop strategic compliance roadmaps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership and department heads to integrate EHS considerations into project planning, design reviews, and operational decisions.
• Program Management: Direct and oversee multiple EHS initiatives simultaneously, ensuring effective resource allocation, schedule adherence, and quality outcomes.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement sophisticated risk assessment methodologies, establish risk tolerance criteria, and design multi-layered control strategies following the safety hierarchy of controls.
• Incident Management: Lead complex incident investigations, conduct advanced root cause analyses, and develop systemic corrective action plans that address fundamental causes.
• Audit Program Leadership: Design and oversee comprehensive audit programs, analyze trends from multiple data sources, and implement strategic improvement initiatives.
• Technical Leadership: Deliver technical training and presentations to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, on complex EHS topics and strategic initiatives.
• Change Management: Drive cultural and organizational changes that promote safety excellence, overcoming resistance and ensuring sustained adoption.
• Emergency Response Leadership: Develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive emergency response plans with state and local authorities; serve as a technical authority during critical incidents. Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA.
• Technical Oversight: Provide expert review of launch complex systems, facilities, and safety equipment; identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Operations Support: Serve as the senior EHS advisor for Test and Flight Operations, making critical safety decisions during t