Senior Environmental Geologist & Compliance Lead

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Professional to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of site-wide regulatory programs at the Hawthorne, CA facility. You will coordinate with DTSC, EPA, CUPA, and local agencies while ensuring safe handling of soil, lead and asbestos waste.

The role requires CA Geologist licensure, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years in manufacturing or construction environmental programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and California Geologist license preferred.
• 5+ years in environmental and regulatory compliance in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience with DTSC, CUPA, EPA, and air quality regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs at Hawthorne site.
• Oversee daily environmental site management for manufacturing projects.
• Monitor VOCs and methane, manage soil sampling and hazardous waste handling.
• Coordinate permitting, testing, and regulatory reporting with contractors and regulators.
• Ensure site-wide SMP compliance and liaison with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

VOC monitoring

Project management

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Licensed Geologist (CA)

Tools

PID

Summa canisters

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Professional to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of site-wide regulatory programs at the Hawthorne, CA facility. You will coordinate with DTSC, EPA, CUPA, and local agencies while ensuring safe handling of soil, lead and asbestos waste.

The role requires CA Geologist licensure, a Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years in manufacturing or construction environmental programs.