Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

The posting, as Vast wrote it

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist , reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager , and serves as the primary on-site resource for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations at the Mojave Test Site. This role is "boots on the ground," actively collaborating with Test Site leadership, engineering teams, and remote EHS team members to implement safety programs, maintain compliance, and support personnel safety. The technician plays a critical role in daily site operations, ensuring that EHS standards are upheld across all activities, including hazardous operations, facility maintenance, and environmental compliance.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Mojave location.

Responsibilities

• EHS Operations & Compliance:
• Collaborate with team members to implement site-specific safety programs (Heat Illness Prevention, Confined Space Entry, Overhead Crane safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, Job Hazard Assessments).
• Actively represent the EHS Department and collaborate with all company departments in the implementation and upkeep of EHS standards and policies.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory mandates from CAL OSHA, RCRA, EPA, SCAQMD, DOT, DTSC, and CUPA.
• Maintain consistent communication with Operations and Facilities Teams about site projects that may impact EHS related planning and permits.
• Communication & Coordination: Coordinate drills (Emergency Evacuation, Fire, Snake Bite, High Winds) and communicate hazardous operations status with the Mojave Air and Space Port (MASP).
• Inspections and Audits:
• Conduct various inspections (e.g., portable fire extinguishers, eye wash/shower stations, emergenc

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ft up to 50 lbs unassisted and work in an outdoor, physically demanding test environment (from freezing conditions to temps up to 120 degrees fahrenheit).

Pay Range

• Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I: $74,000 - $105,000
• Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II: $102,000 - $145,000

Pay Range: California
$74,000 — $145,000 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.