Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management

SpaceX; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management to develop and implement contractor safety programs across the organization.

You will collaborate with supply, legal and operations to drive program success, provide expert EHS support, and travel to engage suppliers, contractors and teams as needed. The role requires 5+ years in EHS design and oversight, a degree in safety/engineering, and strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and operating EHS programs.
• Experience in contractor safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA and international regs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team as a safety partner.
• Travel to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections.
• Develop safety programs, training and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support incident investigations across locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture with operational timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

EHS program design

Autonomy

Contractor safety

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc in Safety/Engineering

Job description

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational, presentation, training and communication skills
• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
• 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 .

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