Blue Origin
Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety
Blue Origin, Tallahassee, Florida, United States
About Blue Origin
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
Role Overview This strategic and impactful role will lead the enterprise-wide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team working with the Vice President of Safety and Mission Assurance. The Senior Director of EHS believes that all leaders have a habitual aim to promote safety. The successful candidate will replace good intentions with mechanisms and never rely on, "We'll do better next time." You will instill a mentality that extraordinary process can accelerate progress.
Responsibilities
Provide EHS leadership through mentoring teams of dedicated aerospace professionals who develop launch vehicles, spacecraft, launch pads, and manufacturing facilities with hazardous liquids, cryogenic systems, ordnance/explosives, and mechanical systems.
Lead corporate EHS strategy; establish standards, policies, and procedures to run EHS programs at all Blue Origin sites.
Develop, implement, and sustain the EHS Management System and related EHS standards, policies, and procedures to meet future ISO 14001 and 45001 certification, regulatory and industry best practice standards.
Remain current with all applicable regulations and company policies and advise leadership in EHS-related programmatic change recommendations or requirements.
Develop and manage key EH&S performance indicators; provide performance assessments to senior management; recommend and implement performance improvement plans.
Perform data analysis within Gensuite (an EHS common system platform) to drive accurate reporting and continual improvement, including incident trending, root cause/corrective actions, short- and long-term action plans.
Evaluate operations, equipment and practices for environmental health and safety compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Guide and support the setting of strategy, driving to goal attainment, and cross-functional ownership of EHS initiatives.
Travel 50% between sites across the US.
Qualifications
10+ years in occupational safety and environmental management roles, manufacturing in aerospace industry.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety.
In depth understanding and practical experience of EHS Management System design and implementation, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 and OSHA and EPA regulations.
Desired
15+ years total work experience.
Experience in operational aerospace launch vehicle manufacturing, processing, launch and refurbishment.
Experience in launch pad operations.
Experience in launch pad operations.
Culture Statement 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System 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 GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more and/or transport placardable hazardous materials may be subject to additional FMSR requirements.
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.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Role Overview This strategic and impactful role will lead the enterprise-wide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team working with the Vice President of Safety and Mission Assurance. The Senior Director of EHS believes that all leaders have a habitual aim to promote safety. The successful candidate will replace good intentions with mechanisms and never rely on, "We'll do better next time." You will instill a mentality that extraordinary process can accelerate progress.
Responsibilities
Provide EHS leadership through mentoring teams of dedicated aerospace professionals who develop launch vehicles, spacecraft, launch pads, and manufacturing facilities with hazardous liquids, cryogenic systems, ordnance/explosives, and mechanical systems.
Lead corporate EHS strategy; establish standards, policies, and procedures to run EHS programs at all Blue Origin sites.
Develop, implement, and sustain the EHS Management System and related EHS standards, policies, and procedures to meet future ISO 14001 and 45001 certification, regulatory and industry best practice standards.
Remain current with all applicable regulations and company policies and advise leadership in EHS-related programmatic change recommendations or requirements.
Develop and manage key EH&S performance indicators; provide performance assessments to senior management; recommend and implement performance improvement plans.
Perform data analysis within Gensuite (an EHS common system platform) to drive accurate reporting and continual improvement, including incident trending, root cause/corrective actions, short- and long-term action plans.
Evaluate operations, equipment and practices for environmental health and safety compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Guide and support the setting of strategy, driving to goal attainment, and cross-functional ownership of EHS initiatives.
Travel 50% between sites across the US.
Qualifications
10+ years in occupational safety and environmental management roles, manufacturing in aerospace industry.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety.
In depth understanding and practical experience of EHS Management System design and implementation, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 and OSHA and EPA regulations.
Desired
15+ years total work experience.
Experience in operational aerospace launch vehicle manufacturing, processing, launch and refurbishment.
Experience in launch pad operations.
Experience in launch pad operations.
Culture Statement 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System 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 GVWR of 10,001 lbs. or more and/or transport placardable hazardous materials may be subject to additional FMSR requirements.
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.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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