Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Safety Engineering

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX

Who this role is best for

Geared toward senior-level safety engineering professionals comfortable with multi-disciplinary team leadership and compliance audit responsibilities, with a focus on industrial and manufacturing environments in Bastrop, TX.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years of safety engineering experience and proven leadership in technical teams
— “5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on safety engineering disciplines.”
Individuals who have led multi-site or multi-discipline safety programs in high-risk industrial settings
— “Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-discipline safety engineering programs in high-risk or complex industrial/manufacturing environments.”
Professionals with a strong background in integrating risk assessment principles into equipment lifecycle design
— “Lead the development and implementation of safety-in-design specifications and requirements for existing and future equipment, ensuring risk assessment principles are integrated throughout the equipment lifecycle.”

Things to consider

This role requires relocation to Bastrop, TX, and does not allow remote work.
— “This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area.”
Candidates must meet U.S. Government ITAR export regulations, which limits eligibility.
— “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.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with process hazard analysis and equipment safety reviews in your resume and interviews.
— “Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and control strategies, ergonomic risk assessment and intervention, equipment/machine guarding and safety systems, process hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP), and related engineering controls.”
Emphasize your ability to interpret and apply safety regulations like OSHA and ANSI.
— “Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations and standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA, etc.).”
Showcase your leadership in hiring and managing technical teams, particularly in safety engineering.
— “Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS Safety Engineering team (engineers specializing in Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Equipment Safety, and Process Safety), including performance management and hiring processes.”
Demonstrate your ability to provide technical guidance and training to stakeholders and direct reports.
— “Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and stakeholders on industrial hygiene assessments, ergonomic risk evaluations, equipment safety reviews, process hazard analyses (PHAs), job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, permits to work, and other key risk management and engineering control tools.”
Showcase your experience with cross-functional collaboration and steering meetings.
— “Hold routine multi-disciplinary Safety Engineering reviews and steering meetings to drive execution of EHS performance across respective disciplines.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS Safety Engineering team
Develop practical, engineering-based solutions that improve workplace safety
Review and interpret new and proposed safety rules, regulations, and standards
Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and stakeholders

Typical background

5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs3+ years leadership experience managing technical/engineering teams

Skills & requirements

Required

Safety EngineeringIndustrial HygieneErgonomicsEquipment SafetyProcess SafetyRisk ManagementTraining And CoachingTechnical GuidanceSafety Engineering Compliance AuditsRisk AssessmentsIndustrial Hygiene SurveysErgonomic EvaluationsEquipment Safety ReviewsProcess Safety Analyses

Preferred

LeadershipBudget ManagementCross-functional EngagementTechnical Decision-making

Stack & domain

Industrial HygieneErgonomicsEquipment SafetyProcess SafetyEngineeringAI Coding ToolsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingSafety EngineeringEnvironmental HealthSafety Regulations

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.
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, SAFETY ENGINEERING
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS Safety Engineering team (engineers specializing in Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Equipment Safety, and Process Safety), including performance management and hiring processes.
Oversee operational budgets for Safety Engineering programs across Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Equipment Safety, and Process Safety functions.
Develop practical, engineering-based solutions that improve workplace safety, reduce incident and exposure rates, drive cross-functional engagement, and advance the overall EHS program.
Review and interpret new and proposed safety rules, regulations, and standards and provide clear technical guidance to management and engineering teams.
Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and stakeholders on industrial hygiene assessments, ergonomic risk evaluations, equipment safety reviews, process hazard analyses (PHAs), job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, permits to work, and other key risk management and engineering control tools.
Hold routine multi-disciplinary Safety Engineering reviews and steering meetings to drive execution of EHS performance across respective disciplines.
Perform safety engineering compliance audits, risk assessments, industrial hygiene surveys, ergonomic evaluations, equipment safety reviews, and process safety analyses; collaborate with engineering, operations, purchasing, and project leadership to proactively ensure SpaceX safety engineering requirements are met and built-in to company processes.
Lead the development and implementation of safety-in-design specifications and requirements for existing and future equipment, ensuring risk assessment principles are integrated throughout the equipment lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on safety engineering disciplines.
3+ years leadership experience managing technical/engineering teams.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (emphasis in one or more of the core disciplines preferred).
Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to lead people and technical teams.
Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-discipline safety engineering programs in high-risk or complex industrial/manufacturing environments.
Able to review engineering drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions.
Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations and standards (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA, etc.).
Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and control strategies, ergonomic risk assessment and intervention, equipment/machine guarding and safety systems, process hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP), and related engineering controls.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CPE, or equivalent preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to operational and manufacturing sites as needed.
Must be able to work in industrial/manufacturing environments and wear required personal protective equipment.
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area.
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)