Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Hawthorne to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of safety programs across facilities and operations. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH standards, conduct hazard analyses, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

The role requires 3+ years in EHS, a degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and other regulatory agencies.
• Implement safety and health programs including OSHA general industry & construction standards, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and LOTO.
• Collaborate with leadership to complete hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and ensure appropriate PPE and JHA processes are in place.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate industrial accidents to determine root causes and preventive actions.
• Provide recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Hazard analysis

Industrial hygiene

OSHA standards

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health & safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies


• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:


• OSHA general industry and construction standards


• Confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and lock-out/tag-out


• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures


• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards


• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed


• 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 ensure compliance with all applicable regulations


• 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


• Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety


• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs


• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area


• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00


• Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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