Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

27d

About The Position

As part of the SpaceX Satellites Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. You will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety to our satellite and dish manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
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.

Nice To Haves

Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
A sense of curiosity for how things work
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
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
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience and/or education in construction safety

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 to 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
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
Develop and 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
Analyze date and trends to work on a proactive safety approach