Sr. Manager, Environmental Health and Safety
About The Position
SpaceX is seeking a senior Environmental Health and Safety leader to provide technical expertise and drive implementation of EHS programs at its Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center launch site. The role leads a dynamic team and supports operations in a fast-paced environment, including activities that have never been attempted before. The position requires deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and equipment, process, and construction safety. The successful candidate will build and lead a team of EHS professionals and work across functions to support SpaceX’s goals. The role may require up to 25% domestic travel and is not remote; relocation is required for candidates who are not already local to the Cape Canaveral, Florida area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines.
- 5+ years of progressive EHS management experience.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Ability to pass an Air Force background check.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Government export authorization requirements under ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with an emphasis in process safety, chemical or mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or systems safety engineering.
- Experience working in the aerospace industry.
- Experience designing and commissioning process systems associated with or similar to those used in rocket launch facilities.
- Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, and RAGAGEP.
- Strong command of federal and state EHS laws, regulations, and standards applicable to complex manufacturing; Louisiana experience preferred.
- Experience with FDEP regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, PFMEA, control plans, and problem-solving approaches.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned with business goals and SpaceX EHS standards.
- Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities and priorities of an EHS team comprising technicians, specialists, and engineers.
- Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization.
- Lead EHS risk assessments and drive engineering controls and safeguards to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
- Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development and modification plans and procedure development.
- Represent the EHS department at the site leadership level and at site-wide management meetings and briefings.
- Provide instructional guidance on job assignments, correct procedures, and applicable techniques; ensure accuracy and completion.
- Ensure the mission and values are communicated to the team and integrated into team goals, objectives, and work tasks.
- Implement occupational safety program processes, programs, and documentation outlined by OSHA standards.
- Maintain, develop, or implement site-specific environmental policies, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, air permitting, spill prevention and response, and stormwater management.
- Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
