Environmental Health & Safety Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician in Brownsville, TX. The role supports regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT, working with engineers to keep the facility safe and compliant while meeting manufacturing goals.

Responsibilities include on-site safety oversight, hazardous waste handling, accident investigations, and SPCC/SWPPP activities. A high school diploma and 2+ years in EHS are required, with relocation if not local.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing EHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting work place hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA PELs.
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies.
• Assist in the creation of job hazard analyses and PPE assessments.
• Perform department safety surveys to ensure proper PPE and safe practices.
• Ensure corrective actions are in place for unsafe conditions.
• Assist EHS engineers in accident investigations when necessary.
• Handle RCRA hazardous waste storage and disposal requirements.
• Monitor hazardous waste levels and maintain logs and inspections.
• Assist in waste shipments with disposal contractors.
• Conduct weekly SWPPP storm water inspections and spill response activities.
• Implement SPCC plan throughout the facility.
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Safety oversight

Policy development

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health and Safety

• Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting work place hazards and unsafe conditions
• Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA permissible exposure limits
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
• Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis an personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Perform department specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
• Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
• Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary
• Perform tasks related to resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs
• Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor.
• Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP
• Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
• Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands‑on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Ability to multi‑task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to work in high‑volume, fast paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
• 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.