Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Starship) to lead and implement comprehensive EHS programs at the Starship development and test site. The role requires hands-on expertise across environmental and occupational safety, with a focus on safe execution of hazardous operations and strong regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, hazard assessments, and developing programs for OSHA, NFPA, hazmat, radiological safety, and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in design, development and operational oversight of EH&S disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety reviews of hazardous operations with test engineers and technicians.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement EHS policies.
• Develop safety and environmental programs including OSHA standards, hazmat, cryogenics, confined space, radiation safety.
• Develop SPCC & SWPPP, Title V air permitting, and hazardous waste management programs.
• Identify and implement cost-effective safety controls to protect personnel and the environment.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards; inspect facilities and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering degree (OA/EOE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands‑on, and works well in a fast‑paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution
• Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:
  • OSHA general industry and construction standards
  • HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases
  • Confined space, fall protection and lock‑out/tag‑out
  • Radiation and laser safety
• Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to:
  • SPCC & SWPPP
  • Title V air permitting
  • LQG hazardous waste management
• Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
• Knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience and/or education in construction safety

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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