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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on May 8, 2025
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
The role of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Team Member supports the EHS functions within our BETA Facilities. This position focuses on assisting the Team with managing the environmental requirements for BETA Technologies.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Evaluate work processes to identify and mitigate existing and potential hazards.
- Manage Hazardous Waste Management Program for all BETA Facilities.
- Manage Waste Stream and Air Pollution Programs for all BETA facilities.
- Maintain proficient knowledge of federal, state and local regulations to include but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, EPA and ANSI to provide guidance to team members.
- Manage emergency response plans, and train team members on required actions.
- Train BETA Team members on safe practices and PPE utilization.
- Oversee the proper use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Manage Job Hazard Analyses for BETA Teams.
- Support EHS Team in other related areas as needed.
- Ability to be mobile for over 50% of the workday and commute to multiple facilities
- Provide and document observations of safe and unsafe work practices as well as unsafe work conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a positive and thoughtful approach to delivering our safety message.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Current training on RCRA and other EPA training requirements.
- Minimum of 5 years in environmental safety.
- Must maintain a high level of technical knowledge by continuing education and certificate programs to keep current with regulation changes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within the organization's software and email programs.
- High energy, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Strong problem-solving skills and outside-of-the-box thinking are highly desirable.
- Must have a valid driving license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
- May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes.
- Work pressure, disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in the work schedule are expected and occur regularly.
- Work is performed primarily within our facilities. Regular travel between facilities is daily. While primary facilities hours are day shift, must be able to work in the event of emergencies or operational disruptions/special projects.
- Extensive walking to get around sites and work activities are part of everyday activity.
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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.