Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

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Maxar is hiring a Sr. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role you will support the EHS program development and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor air emission permit conditions including, but not limited to,
  • Keep track of chemical usages and equipment operating hours.
  • Maintain electronic records required by the air district.
• Perform weekly hazardous waste storage area inspections and maintain proper housekeeping.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal and maintain associated records.
• Conduct annual chemical fume hood certification testing.
• Maintain EHS programs such as the chemical tracking system and Safety Data Sheet electronic program.
• Evaluate office workstation for proper ergonomic setup.
• Respond to emergency life safety issues.
• Conduct safety walk-through in manufacturing and laboratory areas.
• Manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. Collect stormwater samples and conduct inspections as required by applicable regulations.
• Maintain EHS computer-based training modules and safety metrics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in the EHS field
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field
• Working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations
• Ability to travel to Mountain View and San Jose offices as needed
• Ability to be on call on a 24-hr basis to provide emergency assistance and response on critical life safety issues.
• Able to lift to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of MS Access, Excel, and Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Able to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Possession of the 40-hr HAZWOPER certification is highly desirable.
• Able to use a full-face respirator and SCBA and pass the respirator medical evaluation.
• Able to obtain first aid and CPR certification.
• Available to obtain ATF Explosive Possessor clearance from ATF.

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$66,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.