Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Manager Environmental Health & Safety, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location with some travel to our Hawthorne and Mojave Test Site. 

Responsibilities: 

• Applies knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations to evaluate facility projects, process changes, and assist other teammates in defining compliance requirements for processes and equipment
• Interacts with federal, state and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; supports regulatory audits/opening, closing and walkthrough
• Conducts and/or coordinates employee EH&S training programs to include Respiratory Protection, LockOut TagOut, Emergency Action Planning
• Participate in the Investigation of industrial accidents and injuries to determine root cause and preventive measures
• Conduct Safety Audits to identify workplace hazards/implement engineering controls and best management practices. 
• Oversee Laser Safety program to include JHA, engineering controls, training
• Provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI) using safety audit data to track trends across the company
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete Job Hazard Analysis and PPE determination based on tasks/processes
• Oversees Hazardous Waste Management Program under Large Quantity Generator status. Performing inspection, ensuring deficiencies are quickly resolved
• Partner with Broker to profile hazardous waste streams, lab pack of chemicals, and scheduling of drum/bulk pick-up
• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental and or safety laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline and or 6+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and  documenting federal, state and local environmental, health & safety  regulations 
• Demonstrated knowledge of US EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local California air district regulations, related permit and CEQA guidelines
• Hands-on involvement with emergency response teams in incidents involving both hazardous and non-hazardous material releases into the air, soil, and water
• Proven background in developing and implementing health and safety plans and policies
• Highly detail-oriented and experienced working with cross-functional teams and external customers
• Proficiency in utilizing Windows operating systems and Google applications (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated commitment to hands-on work and meticulous attention to detail, either through academic pursuits or professional experiences
• Adept at managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, and successfully completing projects with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational abilities and excellent communication skills are a fundamental requirement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding start-up atmosphere. 
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, between Long Beach/ Hawthorne/ Mojave 
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Ranges: 

• Environmental Health & Safety Engineer I : $70,100.00 - $107,000.00
• Environmental Health & Safety Engineer II: $91,000.00 - $140,000.00

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