Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Raptor/Starship)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. You will develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and other agencies while collaborating with leadership on hazard assessments and safety policies.

You’ll monitor exposures, implement machine guarding, and drive investigations into incidents and root causes. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in EHS disciplines; preferred engineering emphasis in occupational health or environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental, health and safety disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with leadership to perform job hazard assessments and implement safety policies.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Implement machine guarding and inspect facilities and equipment for hazards.
• Investigate accidents to determine root causes and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.).
• Review environmental laws and guidance, and advise management accordingly.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and monitor permits and plans.
• Maintain waste management compliance (hazardous and non-hazardous).
• Relocation to Hawthorne, CA area if not local; work extended hours as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazard assessments

Industrial hygiene

Safety programs

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
• 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, TRRC, RWQCB, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA
• Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency

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
• Experience in both environmental and safety fields
• Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations
• Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with the CEQA regulations
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs
• 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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].