Senior Fire Safety & Emergency Response Lead

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead EHS Engineer, Fire Safety & Emergency Response to lead the Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering team. You will guide risk assessments, fire protection reviews, and emergency planning across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in environmental health and safety, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of fire protection standards (NFPA, OSHA). Expect travel and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years in EHS with emphasis on fire safety engineering and emergency response disciplines.
• 3+ years leading technical/engineering teams.
• Experience with fire protection system design/review and fire risk assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering team, including performance management and hiring.
• Oversee operational budgets for Fire Safety & Emergency Response programs.
• Develop engineering-based solutions to improve workplace fire safety, reduce incidents, and strengthen emergency response capabilities.
• Review and interpret fire safety regulations, codes, and standards and provide clear guidance to management and engineering teams.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance on fire risk assessments, ITM procedures, PHAs/HAZOPs, JHA, and safe work practices.
• Lead development and implementation of fire safety-in-design specifications for existing and future equipment, facilities, and processes.

Skills

Fire safety engineering

Emergency response planning

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering or related

Professional certifications (CFPS/CSP/CEM/PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead EHS Engineer, Fire Safety & Emergency Response to lead the Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering team. You will guide risk assessments, fire protection reviews, and emergency planning across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in environmental health and safety, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of fire protection standards (NFPA, OSHA). Expect travel and extended hours as needed.