Launch Engineer Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Description

Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A highly operable reliable safe and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a Launch Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station you will be responsible for developing commissioning and operating a new launch pad from scratch. You will be responsible for EH&S across Stokes Florida sites including developing maintaining & executing Stokes environmental stewardship and ensuring Stokes operations set the standard for employee and environment health and safety. As part of a small well-supported team you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that cant be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused move fast self-direct and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Develop own and drive overall EHS strategy for critical facilities and site operations in support of launch site development launch vehicle processing & testing and launch operations
• Develop implement and enforce EHS policies procedures and protocols and implement industry best standards and practices
• Ensure design build and operations comply with local state and federal regulations
• Complete system safety hazard analyses and job specific hazard assessments
• Review and approve launch complex hazardous procedures
• Support anomaly investigation(s) response and closure
• Implement engineering controls to eliminate or reduce likelihood of occupation and compliance risk
• Implement and maintain environmental and safety management systems
• Investigate document report and resolve workplace incidents
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining hazard clear areas
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
• Develop and maintain Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) industrial wastewater permitting and Light Management Plans (LMPs)
• Develop and manage Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS) Biological Assessments (BA) and Environmental Assessments (EA) including all supporting analyses and surveys
• Coordinate with local state and federal agencies including FDEP SLD 45 FAA & NASA
• Develop and provide contractor and staff training
• Maintain and improve EHS throughout operations
• Cultivate and maintain a strong safety culture at the Launch site

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a related role working EH&S through new site construction as well as operations supporting high-performance applications (space aviation amusement park oil & gas heavy equipment energy systems and/or maritime)
• Proven experience developing and implementing system safety and occupational safety programs
• Experience standing up and running EHS programs including OSHA fall protection lockout/tagout confined space hot work job site safety hazmat and waste streams
• Experience utilizing and maintaining common EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors FLIR cameras and sound meters
• Proven ability to lead work autonomously receive and incorporate constructive feedback and work well on a high performing team
• OSHA 30 Hour Certified
• Innate ability to prioritize and execute
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow
• Bachelors degree in systems engineering mechanical engineering aerospace engineering EHS or similar field.
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral FL

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working hazardous operations including high pressure gas systems cryogenic liquid systems high power systems and/or explosive ordnance
• Launch operations experience as a member of a pad entry team or Red Team member
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 MSPSP and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
• Experience working with 45^th SW 30^th SW NASA ATF Coast Guard and/or Port Canaveral
• Masters degree in engineering management EHS or similar field

Benefits

• Equity We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• Holidays 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 3: $123000 - $184400
• Level 4: $144100 - $240100

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.