EHS Programs Lead for Rocket Launch Site

SpaceX; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead EHS programs at the Starship launch site. You will guide a team, implement OSHA-aligned programs, and drive risk assessments and safeguards in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

Expect up to 25% travel and potential relocation to the Pecan Island, LA area. The role requires a deep background in environmental and occupational safety, hands-on leadership, and strong cross-functional influence to ensure project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and SpaceX EHS standards.
• Set day‑to‑day priorities and long‑range plans for the EHS organization.
• Lead EHS risk assessments and drive engineering controls and safeguards that mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate process safety involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development.
• Represent the EHS department at the site leadership level.
• Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion.
• Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks.
• Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards.
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards.
• Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead EHS programs at the Starship launch site. You will guide a team, implement OSHA-aligned programs, and drive risk assessments and safeguards in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

Expect up to 25% travel and potential relocation to the Pecan Island, LA area. The role requires a deep background in environmental and occupational safety, hands-on leadership, and strong cross-functional influence to ensure project success