EHS Engineer – Launch Operations & Compliance

SpaceX; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives (stock)

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support Launch Operations at our Vandenberg, CA facility. You will perform hazard assessments, incident investigations, and collaborate with site leaders to prevent injuries while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in EHS, with experience in Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and related programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety or environmental engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in design, development, or operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
• Experience with Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and related environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and Vandenberg Air Force Base
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Participate in both pre and post launch site hazardous operations
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and implement machine guarding when needed
• 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 and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CUPA, SBAQMD, RWQCB, CEQA and NEPA, and perform due diligence audits when needed
• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local SCAQMD
• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management

Skills

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Site leadership collaboration

Safety policy development

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety or environmental engineering

Experience in both environmental and safety fields

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support Launch Operations at our Vandenberg, CA facility. You will perform hazard assessments, incident investigations, and collaborate with site leaders to prevent injuries while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in EHS, with experience in Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and related programs.