Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

SpaceX; South Carolina; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead a high-performing EHS team at the Starship launch site. You will drive implementation of programs across multiple groups, ensuring compliance and safe operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep expertise in risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and process safety, with hands-on leadership and the ability to influence cross-functionally. Up to 25% domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• 10+ years of experience in design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across teams.
• Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization.
• Lead EHS risk assessments and drive controls to mitigate hazards.
• Coordinate with site leadership for process safety in plans and procedures.
• Represent the EHS department at site leadership level.
• Provide guidance on job assignments and safe work procedures.
• Ensure mission and values are communicated and integrated with goals.
• Implement OSHA-compliant occupational safety programs.
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios.
• Coordinate with local response agencies as main point of contact.

Skills

EHS leadership

Industrial hygiene

Environmental compliance

Process safety

Risk assessment

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Root cause analysis

ASME NFPA ANSI standards

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. 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 Starship high-rate 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 SpaceX.

This position requires a dedicated safety 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 SpaceX EHS standards
• 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
• Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate process safety 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
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards
• Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines
• 5+ years of progressive EHS management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in process safety, chemical or mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or systems safety engineering
• Experience working in aerospace or energy industry
• Experience with design and commissioning of process systems associated with or similar to those used in rocket launch facilities
• Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
• Strong command of federal and state EHS laws, regulations, and standards applicable to complex manufacturing; Louisiana experience preferred
• Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Pecan Island, LA area
• Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

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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