Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and Vandenberg Air Force Base

• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures

• Participate in both pre and post launch site hazardous operations

• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and implement machine guarding when needed

• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits

• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CUPA, SBAQMD, RWQCB, CEQA and NEPA, and perform due diligence audits when needed

• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local SCAQMD

• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management

• Bachelor's degree

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and/or general operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering

• Experience in both environmental and safety fields

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Familiarity with confined space entry, fall protection, and industrial hygiene programs

• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations such as the SCAQMD

• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and nonhazardous material releases to air, soil, and water

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)

• 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 extended hours and weekends when needed

• 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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