Environmental Technician

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

5d • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where 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. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN The Environmental Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining 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). In this role you will work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure that our manufacturing campus and west coast recovery operations can support SpaceX goals while meeting all environmental objectives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

Nice To Haves

• Experience in 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, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to EPA, RCRA, CUPA and DOT
• Perform tasks related to RCRA regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements: Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• Perform waste removal activities, and waste determinations of new waste streams in partnership with the EHS team and work centers
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled, and properly stored, according to its classification
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
• Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Schedule, prepare, and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with the SpaceX Environmental team and waste disposal contractor
• Consolidate and Lab pack waste when appropriate
• Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
• Implement the Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control Plan (SPCC) throughout the Hawthorne facility
• Order and maintain adequate supplies such as spill response materials, containers and consumables for waste management, and other equipment necessary to maintain proper disposal of hazardous waste and to support environmental compliance programs
• Perform compliance and due diligence audits in support of SpaceX environmental programs
• Manage hazardous materials and ensure all hazardous materials are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas
• Perform regular inspections such as hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, stormwater, industrial waste water
• Support waste minimization activities, risk reduction, and process improvement initiatives under direction of the SpaceX Environmental team

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

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