Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The role

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician implements and maintains regulatory requirements for OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT. This person works with engineers and technicians to support the Vandenberg launch facility while meeting environmental, health, and safety objectives.

What you will do

• Ensure environmental compliance with AQMD, EPA/RCRA, DOT and CUPA regulations
• Perform RCRA regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal
• Monitor and manage hazardous waste levels at satellite accumulation areas
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled and stored according to classification
• Record and maintain hazardous waste drum logs, sign in sheets, and VOC solvent usage logs
• Perform hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Coordinate waste shipments with EHS supervisor and waste disposal contractor
• Perform tasks related to spill response, prevention, and implement SPCC
• Order and maintain spill supplies and equipment
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Vandenberg, CA area
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg

Nice to have

• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases
• Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Requires relocation if not already local to the Vandenberg, CA area
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

About the company

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