Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Memphis, TN is seeking a Sr. Manager of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS function in a high‑change, high‑tech setting.

The role emphasizes directing a team of technicians, specialists, and engineers while interfacing with site leadership to embed safety in all plans and procedures. The ideal candidate has extensive EHS expertise, a track record in implementing OSHA-aligned programs, and experience in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
• 5+ years of EHS management experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry is preferred.
• Experience leading a team of EHS engineers and technicians.
• Experience implementing OSHA-aligned safety programs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and long-term EHS activities for the team.
• Coordinate with site leadership on EHS involvement in plans and procedures.
• Represent EHS in site management meetings.
• Provide instructional guidance on procedures and safety techniques.
• Implement occupational safety programs per OSHA standards.
• Develop site-specific environmental policies (waste management, permits, spill response, storm water, wastewater).
• Serve as main point of contact for local resource agencies.

Skills

EHS leadership

Environmental health and safety

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.Eng.) in safety/environmental field

Job description

Memphis, TN

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. MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

This position requires a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety professional 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!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will:

• Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team which will include a combination of technicians, specialists and engineers
• Coordinatewith site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development
• Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings
• 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
• 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
  • Storm water management
  • Waste water
• Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local resource agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of EHS disciplines
• 5+ years of EHS management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering or system safety engineering
• Experience working in aerospace industry
• Experience leading a team of EHS engineers and technicians
• Experience implementing an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to theMemphis,TNarea
• Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• 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 affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].