Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Satellites)

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward technically skilled individuals comfortable with air monitoring and hazard analysis, working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment in Hawthorne, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on technical experience in EHS instrumentation and industrial safety protocols
    — “Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
  • Professionals who align with SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars and have a strong sense of purpose
    — “A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
  • Individuals who can effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and manage complex tasks
    — “High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to handle physical demands and work overtime as needed
    — “Willingness to work overtime hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • This role requires the ability to lift 30 lbs unassisted and pass chemical testing
    — “Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
  • Applicants must meet specific U.S. export regulations and authorization requirements
    — “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

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with industrial machinery and safety sign deployment in your resume and interviews
    — “Design and deploy high-resolution EHS signage throughout SpaceX locations
  • Emphasize your ability to conduct detailed hazard analyses and qualify PPE requirements
    — “Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis
  • Showcase your proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
    — “Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Demonstrate your experience with air filtration systems and monitoring devices
    — “Monitor air filtration efficacy and perform scheduled preventative maintenance
  • Include examples of incident investigations and corrective action recommendations in your application materials
    — “Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Installation and calibration of air monitoring devices
  • Development of safety training programs
  • Reduction of workplace incidents
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related fieldExperience in EHS programs

Skills & requirements

Required

Air MonitoringPLC Hardware IntegrationIndustrial Hygiene StudiesHazard AnalysisSafety InspectionsIncident InvestigationsEmployee Safety TrainingLockout/tagout ProceduresWaste ManagementSafety Equipment Management

Preferred

BCSP Certification

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationBCSPHealthcareSafety

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 SPECIALIST (SATELLITES)

As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install air monitoring devices and associated PLC hardware integration

Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation

Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds

Design and deploy high-resolution EHS signage throughout SpaceX locations

Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI, etc.)

Monitor air filtration efficacy and perform scheduled preventative maintenance

Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications

Document job hazard assessments (JHAs)

Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk

Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action

Play an active role in emergency response planning

Facilitate employee classroom safety training

Create lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste to include proper handling, labeling, and storage

Monitor safety equipment strongholds to ensure supplies are always made readily available

Support environmental compliance as required by environmental teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery

A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary

A sense of curiosity for how things work

High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct

Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted

Willingness to work overtime hours when needed to meet critical deadlines

Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $33.00 - $39.00

Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00

Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00

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 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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