EHS Specialist III

If you are a seasoned EHS professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As an EHS Specialists III at Sierra Space you are responsible for a range of technical work across EHS disciplines, focusing on engaging stakeholders, reducing risk, and maintaining related assigned EHS programs. You'll be working individually and in teams to develop, implement, and address employee and stakeholder concerns. Your technical responsibilities will ensure program compliance to federal, state, and local EHS regulations and standards.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Must Haves:

• 6 or more years EHS experience in general industry, startup companies, or aerospace
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Knowledgeable in developing and implementing programs based on strategies, goals, and risks
• Proficiency with technology (computers, tablets, proprietary EHS related hardware and software, etc.)
• Experience with chemical management programs
• Be independent and able to work without day to day guidance

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of 29 CFR 1910, 1926, and other EHS related regulations and standards
• Experience leading incident investigation teams to identify all causal factors and corrective actions
• Demonstrated experience in EHS program management with emphasis on program development, industrial hygiene, and driving improvement in safety culture
• Proven ability to foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, open communication, and company culture
• Understanding of industrial hygiene and chemical management requirements
• Awareness of EHS Management Systems such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and/or ANSI Z10
• Base knowledge of Federal, State, and Local standards
• Must have excellent organizational, analytical, and administrative skills
• Be a creative and innovative thinker
• Have self-accountability and dependability
• Possess a high level of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Adept at collecting and maintaining EHS data with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to build productive relationships with all levels of the organization
• Be a highly proficient communicator, both written and verbal
• Possess technical knowledge of specific EHS topics
• Have the ability to work occasional nights/weekends/holidays
• Comfortable responding to EHS related events/emergencies (incl. off-hours & holidays) if they occur
• Background in the aerospace
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Estimated Pay Range: $72,059 - $99,081
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country.
With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing.
The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.