Environmental Health & Safety Technician
$44,720–$70,720 year
On-siteMojave, California, United States
Job Summary
Implement site-specific safety programs and oversee compliance with CAL OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and other regulatory mandates at the Mojave Test Site. Conduct inspections of fire equipment, emergency exits, and fall protection while managing hazardous waste storage, labeling, and disposal under RCRA LQG regulations. Coordinate emergency drills, communicate hazardous operations status with the Mojave Air and Space Port, and lead Lockout/Tagout procedure drafting and employee training. Gather real-time hazard data, perform incident investigations, and maintain corrective action follow-ups. This full-time, non-exempt role requires willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel up to 10% to support mission milestones.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 3–5 years of experience overseeing EHS program aspects in an industrial or hazardous environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding start-up atmosphere
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions (8° F to 120° F, high winds, etc.)
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (tight or loose fitting), safety toe shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses
- Ability to obtain certification for Powered Industrial Trucks and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support EHS functions, attend training or team events and Quarterly meetings at Vast Headquarters in Long Beach
- Must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Desired Qualifications
- Proven background in understanding, implementing, and formulating health and safety plans and policies
- Hands-on involvement with emergency response teams in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases into the air, soil, and water
- Expertise in RCRA, DOT 49 CFR, and HAZWOPER regulations
- Experience in overseeing Hazardous Waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
- Experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred
- Comfortable stopping work or elevating concerns to individuals, teams, &/or supervisors
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office Suite/Windows operating systems and applications
- Comfortable working within a construction or industrial setting, including a fast-paced and demanding start-up atmosphere
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