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EHS Specialist

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
People
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 3+ years of hands-on EHS experience, preferably in commercial office operations, tech facilities, labs/R&D, or manufacturing environments
  • Proven track record of taking full ownership of projects - starting and finishing core EHS deliverables autonomously
  • Direct experience managing regulatory reporting platforms (such as CERS or state equivalents) and compliance credentials (EPA numbers)
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA/state standards, EPA hazardous waste rules (RCRA), local fire codes, and emergency response planning
  • Proactively identify and resolve safety issues, taking personal accountability for solutions and follow through
Nice to have
  • DOT/IATA or RCRA Hazardous Waste Training certification
  • Experience creating evacuation routes using design or diagramming tools (Bluebeam, Lucidchart, AutoCAD) or managing requests via ticketing systems (Asana, Jira)
What the job really is

The EHS Specialist at Muon will oversee environmental, health, and safety operations across multiple company facilities. This role involves developing and maintaining safety plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting onsite inspections, and leading incident investigations. The specialist will also manage hazardous materials programs and provide safety training to staff and contractors, requiring a proactive approach to safety initiatives.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $125,000 - $150,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Full-time, on-site presence required with no remote work option
  • Role involves significant independence and self-motivation to drive safety initiatives
  • Experience in specific environments (commercial office, tech, labs/R&D, manufacturing) is preferred but not mandatory
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