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Description:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNICIAN

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT, as well as working with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our Vandenberg launch facility can support SpaceX launch cadence goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for environmental compliance with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to AQMD, EPA/RCRA, DOT and CUPA
• Perform tasks related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements
• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs
• Accurately perform all required 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
• Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility
• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies: spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
• Manage hazardous materials; ensure all hazardous materials are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas
• Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions
• Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by Cal OSHA permissible exposure limits
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
• Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Conduct and/or coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs and assist with emergency response training drills
• Perform department-specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
• Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
• Perform inspections of the site’s emergency response equipment
• Assist in accident/mishap investigations when necessary
• Ensure that all launch related critical operations are supported, to ensure safety requirements are adhered to on the shop floor
• Support the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team, including launch day related operations and ‘red-team’ duties 

Skills/Eligibility:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 to air, soil and water
• Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• DOT RCRA shipper certification and HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
• Forklift experience
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• 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 are essential
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment