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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Vast · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $74,000 - $105,000

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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 & Safety Specialist at Vast is responsible for on-site EHS operations at the Mojave Test Site, collaborating with various teams to implement safety programs and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves conducting inspections, managing hazardous waste, coordinating emergency drills, and supporting personnel safety in a fast-paced environment. The specialist will also develop EHS programs and provide training to employees.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • High School Diploma
  • 3–5 years of experience overseeing EHS program aspects in an industrial or hazardous environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding start-up atmosphere
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions (8° F to 120° F, high winds, etc.)

Nice to have

  • Proven background in understanding, implementing, and formulating health and safety plans and policies
  • Hands-on involvement with emergency response teams in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases into the air, soil, and water
  • Expertise in RCRA, DOT 49 CFR, and HAZWOPER regulations
  • Experience in overseeing Hazardous Waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
  • Experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred

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 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • The role requires physical labor and working in extreme temperatures
  • The position may involve evening and weekend work to support critical mission milestones
  • The pay range is provided but is dependent on experience and capability, which may vary widely

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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