EHS Engineer: Contractor Safety & Compliance

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to lead contractor safety management and provide proactive EHS support across diverse operations. The role emphasizes autonomous leadership, field-based decision making, and collaboration with suppliers, legal and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in high-risk environments, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and certifications like CSP/CIH/CHMM. Travel and relocation may be required to support global sites and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in design, development and operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
• Experience in managing contractor safety programs.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal direction and make field decisions.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and training skills.
• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS program development

Contractor safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Audits and inspections

Field safety support

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Certifications (CSP/CIH/CHMM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Incident reporting systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to lead contractor safety management and provide proactive EHS support across diverse operations. The role emphasizes autonomous leadership, field-based decision making, and collaboration with suppliers, legal and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in high-risk environments, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and certifications like CSP/CIH/CHMM. Travel and relocation may be required to support global sites and partners.