Senior EHS Engineer - Contractor Safety & Operations Leader

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to lead contractor safety programs across our operations. The role supports field teams and stakeholders domestically and internationally, requiring travel and autonomous action with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in EHS, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and proven contractor safety management experience. Relocation to SpaceX sites may be necessary; extensive travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years EHS experience.
• Experience designing and managing contractor safety programs.
• Ability to work autonomously in high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operations to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to Business Operations as safety partner.
• Travel to engage suppliers and internal teams.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections.
• Develop safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and investigations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing timelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Autonomous field work

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Decision making in the field

Extended hours / weekends

Travel readiness 50%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to lead contractor safety programs across our operations. The role supports field teams and stakeholders domestically and internationally, requiring travel and autonomous action with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in EHS, strong OSHA/EPA knowledge, and proven contractor safety management experience. Relocation to SpaceX sites may be necessary; extensive travel is expected.