Construction Safety Engineer (AI Supercomputer)

SpaceX • Memphis, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer to join their EHS Team, focusing on the construction of an AI Supercomputer infrastructure in Memphis. The role requires strong technical expertise in mechanical construction safety, with hands-on experience in crane and rigging, heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication. The ideal candidate is skilled in both environmental and occupational safety, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and works well within an integrated team. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day EHS site management, implementing and auditing contractor EHS programs, conducting hazard identification inspections, developing safety policies, providing technical oversight for high-risk activities, monitoring employee exposure, educating personnel on safety, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or occupational health and safety
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
• NCCCO certification
• Certified advanced rigger
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, welding, crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection, and material handling.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience using Building Codes and National Electric Code
• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced, high impact construction project.
• Implement, enforce, and audit the site’s construction contractor EHS management program for SpaceX employees involved in or associated with contractor operations, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX.
• Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies, with particular attention to crane, rigging, heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication activities.
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects, with strong emphasis on mechanical construction activities.
• Provide technical oversight and support for high-risk mechanical construction tasks including crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment use, welding, and steel fabrication.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations.
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees.
• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel, including technical training on cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, welding safety, and fabrication.
• Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures, with focused analysis on any events involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, welding, or fabrication.
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level