On-Site EHS Technician for Launch Facility

Spacex; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician at its Vandenberg launch facility in California. You will implement regulatory requirements and collaborate with engineers and technicians to support launch cadence while maintaining environmental, health, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities include hazardous waste handling, storage and inspections, spill prevention, and safety audits. Strong emphasis on documentation, reporting, and teamwork with EHS and operations staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory environmental compliance (AQMD, EPA/RCRA, DOT, CUPA).
• Handle hazardous waste storage, labeling and disposal per RCRA requirements.
• Maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs and logs for VOC solvents.
• Inspect hazardous waste storage areas and perform site inspections.
• Coordinate waste shipments with EHS supervisor and contractors.
• Support spill response/prevention and SPCC implementation.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Boots on ground safety

Health & safety policy development

Emergency response coordination

Communication with technicians

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Construction/industrial environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician at its Vandenberg launch facility in California. You will implement regulatory requirements and collaborate with engineers and technicians to support launch cadence while maintaining environmental, health, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities include hazardous waste handling, storage and inspections, spill prevention, and safety audits. Strong emphasis on documentation, reporting, and teamwork with EHS and operations staff.