Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

SpaceX•Pecan Island, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a senior EHS leader to provide technical expertise and drive implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs at the Starship high-rate launch site. The role leads a dynamic team and requires hands-on expertise across environmental and occupational safety in a fast-paced environment involving novel operations. The position may require up to 25% domestic travel and is not remote; relocation is required if the candidate is not already local to the Pecan Island, Louisiana area. Extended hours and weekends may be required when needed. The position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. The successful candidate will bring deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and equipment, process, and construction safety. They will build and lead a team of EHS professionals, communicate clearly, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and operate effectively in a fast-changing environment. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

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%.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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 or energy industry.
Experience with design and commissioning of 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.
Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and SpaceX EHS standards.
Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization.
Lead EHS risk assessments and drive engineering controls and safeguards that mitigate or eliminate hazards.
Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate process safety involvement in department development and modification plans, and in procedure development.
Represent the EHS department at the site leadership level.
Provide instructional guidance on job assignments, correct procedures, and applicable techniques for performing specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion.
Ensure the mission and values are communicated to the team and integrated into team goals, objectives, and work tasks.
Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs, and documentation outlined by OSHA standards.
Evaluate equipment overpressure and overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards.
Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies.