Industrial Hygienist

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.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

As part of the SpaceX Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team, you will be the responsible owner of Hawthorne Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Programs. This position will be responsible for ensuring that industrial hygiene and ergonomic practices are integrated into all aspects of the SpaceX workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert for the industrial hygiene program.

• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert for the ergonomic program.

• Conduct on-site reviews of work processes and layouts to identify ergonomic stressors, develop common sense solutions, and follow through on implementation of solutions.

• Develop and implement solutions that resolve industrial hygiene and ergonomic risks.

• Lead root cause investigations into significant events within the field of expertise.

• Develop, implement, and improve upon industrial hygiene programs including but not limited to:

• Industrial and office ergonomics

• Respiratory protection

• Chemical hygiene

• Exposure control planning

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and other applicable regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with EHS team members to complete job hazard assessments and provide subject matter expertise consultative support for industrial hygiene and ergonomic hazards.

• Conduct on-site reviews of industrial hygiene processes with a focus on hazard identification and control.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years of professional experience in the field of industrial hygiene with an emphasis on ergonomics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

• Bachelor's degree in an industrial hygiene discipline (e.g. biology, chemistry, human factors)

• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)

• Extensive knowledge of both industrial hygiene and ergonomic job functions highly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to research and apply engineering solutions to industrial hygiene and ergonomic risks

• Experience interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and health regulations

• Experience in the space launch industry including manufacturing, test, and launch

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 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.