EHS Leader, Contractor Safety & Compliance

Spacex; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to lead contractor safety programs and provide expert EHS support across the Business Operations team.

The role requires coordinating with suppliers, legal and operations, and traveling to engage with sites domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS experience in high-risk environments, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing and overseeing EHS programs.
• Experience in managing contractor safety management programs.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA and international EHS 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 safety partner.
• Travel to engage with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses and safety inspections.
• Develop safety programs, training and risk mitigation strategies.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and incidents across locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing timelines.

Skills

EHS management

Contractor safety

Industrial environments

Autonomous work

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

Cert CSP CIH CHMM

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to lead contractor safety programs and provide expert EHS support across the Business Operations team.

The role requires coordinating with suppliers, legal and operations, and traveling to engage with sites domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS experience in high-risk environments, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.