Sr. Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead EHS programs at the Cape Canaveral / KSC launch site.

The role requires hands-on leadership across environmental and occupational safety areas, directing a team of technicians, specialists, and engineers. Expect cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment expertise, and execution of safety programs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading EHS programs and teams.
• Experience with risk assessments and engineering controls.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental compliance.
• Experience in hazardous/non-hazardous waste management and air permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs and operational plans across teams.
• Manage day-to-day and long-term EHS team activities.
• Set priorities and long-range plans for EHS.
• Lead EHS risk assessments and implement safeguards.
• Coordinate with site leadership on EHS involvement.
• Represent EHS in site leadership and M&A briefings.
• Provide guidance on procedures and safety techniques.
• Communicate mission/values within the EHS team.
• Implement OSHA-based occupational safety processes.

Skills

EHS leadership

risk assessment

industrial hygiene

OSHA standards

environmental compliance

safety leadership

cross-functional collaboration

team management

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

As the leader of a dynamic and hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and drive implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs at the Cape Canaveral / KSC launch 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 the company.

This position requires a dedicatedsafety leader who will be able to use their skill, knowledge, and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before. You will bring deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and equipment, process, and construction safety. You will also have the opportunity to build and lead a talented team of EHS professionals. Success depends on clear communication, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment. This role may require up to 25% domestic travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and the company EHS standards
• Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team which will include a combination of technicians, specialists and engineers
• Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization
• Lead EHS risk assessments and drive engineering controls and safeguards that mitigate or eliminate hazards
• Coordinatewith site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development
• Represent the EHS department at the site leadership level
• Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion
• Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks
• Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards
• Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings
• Maintain, develop, or implement site-specific environmental policies which include but are not limited to: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management; Air permitting; Spill prevention/response; Stormwater management