Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to develop and oversee environmental, health, and safety compliance and programs. The position is based in the Bastrop, Texas area and is not remote or hybrid; relocation is required if the successful applicant is not already local. The role occasionally requires extended hours and weekend work when needed. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export authorization requirements under ITAR.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines.
Must meet U.S. Government export authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Must work in person; the position is not remote or hybrid, and relocation is required if not already local to the Bastrop, Texas area.
Position occasionally requires extended hours and weekend work when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or chemical engineering.
Experience reading P&IDs and process flow diagrams to evaluate risks associated with complex chemical processes.
Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) best practices.
Advanced knowledge of implementing best-practice chemical and industrial hygiene programs for combustible dusts, oxidizers, acids and bases, and flammables.
Experience with high-level program safety management for metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, plasma etching systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ASTM, ANSI, and other regulatory agencies.
Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
Oversee and communicate industrial hygiene programs, including developing and executing exposure monitoring plans.
Implement controls to mitigate chemical and dust exposure hazards.
Evaluate and implement machine guarding for complex, high-volume automated equipment.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
Design and deliver chemical-specific awareness training.
Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits.
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response protocols.
Assist with compliance with applicable environmental regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT, TECQ, and other regulatory agencies.