Construction EHS Engineer: Crane & Heavy Equipment Safety

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for their construction projects at Cape Canaveral, FL. This role involves providing technical expertise on safety programs, conducting hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the construction industry and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside skills in crane operations, welding, and heavy equipment safety. A bilingual (English/Spanish) ability and strong organizational skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in EHS within the construction industry.
• Experience with high-risk mechanical construction tasks.
• Ability to interpret federal and state safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and audit construction contractor EHS management program.
• Develop safety observations from hazard inspections.
• Conduct job hazard assessments and establish PPE requirements.
• Educate construction personnel on safety.
• Develop and investigate incidents related to safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical construction safety acumen

Crane and rigging operations

Heavy equipment experience

Welding and fabrication knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or safety)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for their construction projects at Cape Canaveral, FL. This role involves providing technical expertise on safety programs, conducting hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the construction industry and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside skills in crane operations, welding, and heavy equipment safety. A bilingual (English/Spanish) ability and strong organizational skills are highly valued.