Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Position Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety Technician (EHS) performs day-to-day compliance assistance for the EHS Department.
The EHS Technician will work with teams across the business to take a proactive approach to safety and process. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for personal and environmental safety while also taking a team-focused approach to solving safety concerns and maintaining systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventories and conduct routine inspections to verify compliance with regulatory and company EHS standards, including first aid stations, AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, and safety showers.
- Monitor and manage waste from Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) to ensure safe handling and proper documentation.
- Support and participate in internal EHS audits for both laboratory and manufacturing operations.
- Ensure adherence to OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Assist with site-wide EHS audits and track corrective actions to completion.
- Encourage team-wide engagement and ownership of EHS responsibilities.
- Maintain the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and assist with the chemical inventory and approval process.
- Maintain EHS training and compliance software
- Monitor and coach employees to EHS procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in an EHS role, preferably within manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Understanding of OSHA and RCRA compliance requirements.
- Experience working with EHS systems and hands-on safety procedures.
- Passionate about safety culture and committed to making it an integral part of the workplace—not just a checkbox.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and collaborate across departments.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $26.44 - $36.00 per hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.