Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $90,200 - 128,040
or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Vast will support the development of systems for human-rated space stations, managing EHS technical programs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, overseeing hazardous waste management, and leading incident investigations. The role requires collaboration across departments and the development of EHS training programs, all while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and safety culture.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or a related scientific discipline)
- 2-5+ years of hands-on EHS experience in a manufacturing or aerospace setting
- Proven ability to manage technical projects, conduct risk assessments, and implement environmental and/or health and safety programs
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, California Air Resources Board)
- Proficiency in interpreting regulations and applying them to facility specific operations
- Experience with safety audit methodologies and hazard identification
Nice to have
- Preferred certifications include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Familiarity with high risk aerospace hazards including control of hazardous energy and LOTO, hot work, fall protection, confined space entry, and ergonomic evaluations
- Familiarity with the safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks
- Familiarity with the safe operation of Overhead crane systems
What you get
- 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
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in EHS processes
- The role may require working outside of standard hours to meet project deadlines
- The position involves a significant amount of collaboration across departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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