Lead Process Safety Engineer

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.LEAD PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEERThe SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicableEvaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazardsPerform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipmentImplement and field validate safety-critical instruments and interlocks during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSMBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering5+ years’ experience with design and commissioning chemical systemsPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master’s degree in chemical engineeringAbility to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levelsExperience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gasesAdvanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.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 approachesStrong interpersonal and collaborative skillsEnthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi-planetary lifeADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX areaPosition occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when neededITAR 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.