Environmental Health & Safety Technician

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Technician , 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, non-exempt position located in our Mojave location. Responsibilities:

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, emergency lighting/exits, fall protection equipment, lifting straps/slings) and work area audits ensuring review and communication of corrective/preventative actions with area owners

Manage tasks related to the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste under RCRA LQG regulations Manage Large Quantity Generator hazardous waste storage areas, including weekly inspections, proper storage, labeling, drum log, and housekeeping Maintain necessary record keeping, including Uniform Hazardous & NON Hazardous Waste Manifests, Bill of Ladings, and hazardous waste profiles Segregate and loose pack expired materials based on hazardous characteristics and types of waste Order and maintain adequate spill supplies (pads, drums, secondary containment) and safety supplies (PPE, Fall Protection, LOTO, monitoring/testing equipment)