Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Falcon/Dragon)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level engineers with regulatory compliance experience who thrive in on-site industrial environments.

Best fit for

  • Industrial safety experts with OSHA/EPA regulatory fluency
    — “Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Hands-on problem solvers for machine guarding and hazard remediation
    — “Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
  • Investigators who translate incident findings into preventive measures
    — “Investigate industrial accidents to determine root causes

Things to consider

  • Mandatory on-site presence with no remote flexibility
    — “This is not a remote or hybrid position
  • Extended hours and weekend work periodically required
    — “ability to work extended hours and weekends
  • US citizenship or permanent residency required
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen

How to stand out

  • Quantify past successes in reducing workplace hazards
    — “implement health and safety policies and procedures
  • Showcase cross-departmental collaboration on safety initiatives
    — “Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments
  • Highlight regulatory documentation experience with specific agencies
    — “Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • compliance with regulations
  • safe work environments
Typical background
environmental health and safetyindustrial hygiene

Skills & requirements

Required

Environmental Health And SafetyRegulatory ComplianceIndustrial HygieneEmergency ResponseSafety Inspections

Preferred

Risk ManagementSustainability

Stack & domain

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About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies

Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures

Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards

Understand and implement machine guarding where needed

Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

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 safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)

Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, RWQCB, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies

Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

Ensure technicians are completing required safety inspections via daily communication and oversight

Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.

Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD

Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety

Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations

Strong organizational and communication skills

Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs

Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area

Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:             

Pay range:      

Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year 

Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year           

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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