Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.  

 

At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.  

We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team as a contractor!

As a Safety Specialists III at Sierra Space are responsible for a range of technical work across HSE disciplines, focusing on engaging stakeholders, reducing risk, and maintaining related assigned HSE programs. You'll be working individually and in teams to develop, implement, and address employee and stakeholder concerns. Your technical responsibilities will be to ensure program compliance to federal, state, and local HSE regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

The EHS Specialist (Contract) will demonstrate leadership in all aspects of EHS. This includes engaging our team members, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and ensuring that EHS is a partner to all aspects of the business.

This EHS Specialist will work the night shift Monday-Saturday.

This person must possess a wide array of EHS expertise: OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, EPS, DOD, ASTM, etc. This role will help manage day to day EHS requirements such as emergency response, incident management, program development, employee engagement, assist in job hazard assessments, inspection of personal protective equipment, evaluation of procedures, and other EHS functions. This role will be responsible for gathering and maintaining EHS records and data as required by the EHS management system.

About You  

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.   

  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.  

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or related field of study and typically six (6) or more years of safety experience in aerospace, military, aviation, or general industry; higher education may be considered in lieu of experience. 

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations

• Demonstrated ability to conduct a job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis

• Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of 29 CFR and other EHS related regulations and standards

• Understanding of basic industrial hygiene and chemical management requirements

• Experience developing or using EHS Management Systems such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and/or ANSI Z10

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and administrative skills

• Creative and innovative thinking

• Self-accountability and dependability

• High degree of ethics and integrity

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Adept at collecting and maintaining EHS data with a high level of accuracy

• Able to build productive relationships with all levels of the organization

• Highly proficient communicator, both written and verbal

• Technical knowledge of EHS topics

• Comfortable responding to EHS related events/emergencies (incl. off