Palo Alto, CA, USA
5 days ago
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 residentMinimum of 4 years of experience working in the EHS fieldBachelor’s degree in a science related fieldWorking knowledge of environmental health and safety regulationsAbility to travel to Mountain View and San Jose offices as neededAbility 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 AcrobatAble 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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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $85,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually.


For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

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.

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