Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction, Launch Facility)

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral’s future Starship spaceport infrastructure. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry (internships may qualify)
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.
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral, FL area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety
Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection, material handling, rigging and heavy equipment
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 Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes, 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 including the responsibilities below:
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
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
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
Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures
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