Environmental Health and Safety Senior Engineer

Environmental Health and Safety Senior Engineer

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Senior Engineer to support operations across multiple shifts. This role requires advanced expertise in EHS, regulatory compliance, and leadership within a high‑hazard aerospace environment.

Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

We are part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.

As a senior member of the EHS team, you will provide advanced expertise and leadership. You will implement and continuously improve EHS programs—including OSHA compliance, hazardous materials management, cryogenics safety, confined space protocols, environmental management, fall protection, PPE standards, hazard communication systems, crane safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management. You will serve as a technical authority, develop strategic safety initiatives, mentor junior staff, and drive the evolution of our safety culture.

You must demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving capabilities for complex safety challenges, provide innovative solutions, and operate with significant autonomy while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. You will be a key contributor in fostering a culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, attention to detail, and proactive risk management at all levels.

We are seeking an experienced professional to support operations across multiple shifts.

Supporting A-Shift operations while providing assistance across shifts.

• Non-Launch
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Launch
  
  Schedule:
  
  Wednesday‑Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

We are looking for an experienced professional who can adapt to both schedule types as operational needs require.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop, implement, and optimize comprehensive EHS programs aligned with Blue Origin's Environmental Health and Safety Manual and all applicable regulations from OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Policy Development:
  Lead the creation and revision of EHS policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring integration with business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Expertise:
  Provide authoritative interpretation of current and emerging regulations, assess organizational impact, and develop strategic compliance roadmaps.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with senior leadership and department heads to integrate EHS considerations into project planning, design reviews, and operational decisions.
• Program Management:
  Direct and oversee multiple EHS initiatives simultaneously, ensuring effective resource allocation, schedule adherence and quality outcomes.
• Risk Management:
  
  Develop and implement sophisticated risk assessment methodologies, establish risk tolerance criteria, and design multi‑layered control strategies following the safety hierarchy of controls.
• Incident Management:
  Lead complex incident investigations, conduct advanced root cause analyses, and develop systemic corrective action plans that address fundamental causes.
• Audit Program Leadership:
  Design and oversee comprehensive audit programs, analyze trends from multiple data sources, and implement strategic improvement initiatives.
• Technical Leadership:
  Deliver technical training and presentations to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, on complex EHS topics and strategic initiatives.
• Change Management:
  Drive cultural and organizational changes that promote safety excellence, overcoming resistance and ensuring sustained adoption.
• Emergency Response Leadership:
  Develop, implement, and coordinate comprehensive emergency response plans with state and local authorities; serve as a technical authority during critical incidents. Responsible for hazardous and non‑hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA.
• Technical Oversight:
  Provide expert review of launch complex systems, facilities, and safety equipment; identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Operations…