Job description
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!
Reporting to the Director of Sustainability and as part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, the Sr. Sustainability Engineer will be key in continuing to develop and implement Blue Origin’s sustainability strategy. In this role you’ll be responsible for driving initiatives to achieve the organization sustainability goals across different sustainability areas including energy & climate, waste and water. You must have a passion for sustainability, be excited about building a systems vision while at the same time being agile and focused on driving practical solutions. You must be a self-driven individual who embraces challenges, builds internal partnerships with other functions and works under minimal direction.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
- Own and deliver Blue Origin sustainability goals and roadmaps for energy & climate, water and waste
- Partner with other functions of the organization such as EHS, Facilities, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to identify opportunities to improve sustainability performance, develop action plans and propose and lead projects to successful implementation
- Use sustainability reporting and analytics to drive sustainability performance
- Research innovative technologies and solutions that support Blue Origin’s sustainability strategy and create value for the organization
- Organize and lead sites’ sustainability councils that drive engagement across functions and ensure the right accountability is in place to deliver desired outcomes from those groups
- Be a subject matter expert for sustainability related topics across the organization
- Support sustainability efforts in other areas of the organization including Facilities, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Communications and Marketing
- Establish a pipeline of internal and external sustainability communications working together with the Communications Department
- Develop and provide sustainability training across the organization
- Deliver in-person and virtual sustainability presentations to management and employees
- Support building partnerships with external stakeholders including local communities, education institutions, suppliers, NGOs, government institutions and the industry sector
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in engineering, sustainability, or related field
- Knowledge of sustainability topics including carbon emissions, renewable energy, waste minimization and recycling, energy and water efficiency, etc
- 5-7 years’ experience in sustainability in manufacturing
- Experience working with scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, carbon offsets, carbon neutrality certifications, PPAs, waste recycling
- Excellent project management skills
- Proven analytical and reporting skills
- Self-starter- Ability to lead initiatives that require working together with multiple functions and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deliver outcomes on tight deadlines
- Able to interact and present to senior management
- Excellent inter-personal skills. Strong ability with Power Point, Word, Excel
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired:
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of reporting frameworks such as CDP, GRI, TCFD, SASB and others
- Knowledge of carbon neutrality certification and water certification framework such as Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $126,201-$185,094
Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $126,201-$185,094
Other site ranges may differ
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com
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Benefits
Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays
Discretionary bonus programs
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