Environmental Technician

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

7d • $24 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Technician implements and maintains regulatory requirements relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT). The role works daily with engineers and technicians to support SpaceX’s manufacturing campus and west coast recovery operations while meeting environmental objectives and regulatory requirements.

The position is based at the Hawthorne facility and is not remote or hybrid. It requires first-shift work Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional overtime and weekend work when needed. The technician must be able to work with hazardous materials and environments while wearing appropriate PPE and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.

Compensation is listed by level: Level 1, $24.00–$31.00; Level 2, $26.00–$37.00; and Level 3, $34.00–$43.00. Actual level and base salary depend on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The total rewards package may include company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts and perks, three weeks of paid vacation, at least 10 paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health, and safety program.
• Must be available for first shift, Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Must be able to work with hazardous materials and environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must relocate if not already local to the Hawthorne, California area, as the position is not remote or hybrid.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas.
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
• Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in academic or career pursuits.
• Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a construction or industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance with applicable regulations, including EPA, RCRA, CUPA, and DOT requirements.
• Monitor and manage hazardous waste levels at departmental satellite accumulation areas.
• Perform hazardous waste removal activities and determine waste classifications for new waste streams in partnership with the EHS team and work centers.
• Ensure waste is properly labeled and stored according to its classification.
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs.
• Perform required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage-area inspections.
• Schedule, prepare, and assist with waste shipments in partnership with the SpaceX Environmental team and waste disposal contractor.
• Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate.
• Perform spill response and prevention tasks, including cleanup or coordination of cleanup activities with a third party.
• Implement the Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control Plan (SPCC) throughout the Hawthorne facility.
• Order and maintain supplies such as spill response materials, containers, waste-management consumables, and other equipment needed for proper hazardous waste disposal and environmental compliance programs.
• Perform compliance and due-diligence audits in support of SpaceX environmental programs.
• Manage hazardous materials and ensure they are labeled and stored properly in storage areas.
• Conduct regular inspections of hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eyewash and shower stations, SPCC, stormwater, and industrial wastewater.
• Support waste minimization, risk reduction, and process improvement initiatives under the direction of the SpaceX Environmental team.

Benefits

• Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other discounts and perks.
• May accrue three weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED