Senior EHS Lead, Fire Safety & Emergency Response

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Lead EHS Engineer focused on Fire Safety & Emergency Response to lead a specialized engineering team and advance the company’s life-safety initiatives. You will drive fire protection program execution, risk assessments, and incident preparedness across facilities.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, and process safety analyses, with hands-on leadership across multi-site operations and ITM activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs with emphasis on fire safety engineering and emergency response.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical/engineering teams.
• Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities and performance of the Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering team, including performance management and hiring.
• Oversee budgets for Fire Safety & Emergency Response programs.
• Develop engineering-based solutions to improve workplace fire safety and emergency response capabilities.

Skills

Fire protection

Emergency response

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Fire risk assessment

PHAs/HAZOPs

JHAs

Education

BS in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Lead EHS Engineer focused on Fire Safety & Emergency Response to lead a specialized engineering team and advance the company’s life-safety initiatives. You will drive fire protection program execution, risk assessments, and incident preparedness across facilities.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, and process safety analyses, with hands-on leadership across multi-site operations and ITM activities.