Environmental Health & 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. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER As part of a team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at Bastrop, TX. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure 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 Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to: OSHA general industry and construction standards HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out Radiation and laser safety Develop safety solutions that resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards; recommend and implement controls to eliminate exposure Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.) Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree 1+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines (student project team or internship experience qualifies); OR a master's degree PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety engineering Strong knowledge of process safety management methods and best practices with pressure systems and chemical processes Experience in a mass consumer manufacturing or chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services Strong understanding of industrial hygiene programs including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, ergonomics, and chemical exposure prevention Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations 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) Strong organizational and communication skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed 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... or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr