Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist‘s primary focus is to ensure that all operations are performed with employee health and safety in mind and that working conditions meet all regulatory requirements. This position will also support environmental monitoring and reporting. The EHS Specialist will work with teams across the business to take a proactive approach to safety. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for personal and environmental safety while also taking a team-focused approach to solving safety concerns and maintaining systems.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy online and in-person safety training at Ursa. Create trainings as necessary.
- Assist audits and audit tracking of safety compliance across the site.
- Act as administrator for EHS Management System.
- Create engaging, team-based actions to reduce injury risk and improve prevention, including participation in Job Hazard Analysis activities.
- Maintain the SDS database and support new chemical approvals.
- Support compliance in waste stream storage and disposal.
- Bring a sustainable, eco-friendly, and unique approach to tackling site challenges.
Preferred Experience:
- 2+ years in an EHS role at a company producing waste, managing chemicals, etc.
- Passion to keep safety an important part of Ursa’s culture, not just check the box.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA and/or similar safety related requirements/code.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements
- Demonstrated experience with owning and deploying trainings.
- Hands on experience with equipment, preferable in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $60,000 – $90,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt.
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport and Pet Insurance
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Company stock options
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
