Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs company-wide.
• Responsible for day-to-day EHS operations to include : scheduling tasks via JIRA helpdesk, scheduling coverage for hazardous operations and ad-hoc projects. Provides direct supervision and manages performance of EHS Engineers and Specialists.
• Applies knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations to evaluate facility projects, process changes, and assist other teammates in defining compliance requirements for processes and equipment.
• Interfaces with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; supports regulatory audits / openings, closings and walkthroughs.
• Interfaces with vendors, consultants, and contractors regarding various initiatives and programs.
• Participates in the investigation of industrial accidents and injuries to determine root cause and preventive measures.
• Manages the Safety Management System to include : Safety Audits to identify workplace hazards / implement engineering controls and best management practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to track trends across the company.
• Reviews and interprets new and proposed environmental or safety laws and regulations, and provides guidance to management.

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