Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to develop and maintain compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and guidelines. The role develops and implements safety and health programs, works with department leadership on hazard assessments and safety procedures, and monitors employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards. The engineer inspects facilities, machinery, and safety equipment; documents safety observations; recommends remedial actions; and investigates industrial accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases to identify root causes and preventive measures.

This is an onsite position in the Hawthorne, California area; it is not remote or hybrid. Relocation is required if the candidate is not already local. The position may occasionally require extended hours and weekend work when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with and experience implementing machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement safety and health programs, including programs addressing OSHA general industry and construction standards, confined spaces, fall protection, machine guarding, and lock-out/tag-out.
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards.
• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed.
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when employees do not meet safety policies.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard-identification audits.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Ensure hazards are appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave under Company policy that satisfies or exceeds applicable legal accrual, carryover, and use requirements.

What This Job Offers

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