Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

288d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with 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. The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and developing programs to promote a safe working environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
• Knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems
• 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
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Work closely with launch 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
• 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
• Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to: SPCC & SWPPP, air permitting, LQG hazardous waste management
• Develop safety solutions that 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
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree