Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures

• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards

• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed

• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits

• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures

• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

• Provide expert level guidance to engineering customers on safety design

• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

• Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans

• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local TCEQ

• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines or a relevant engineering field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering

• Experience in both environmental and safety fields

• Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, and construction safety

• Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs

• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, Texas area

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to  [email protected] .