Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

SpaceX
Pecan Island, LA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced EHS professionals who lead risk assessments and manage complex safety programs in aerospace environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with deep EHS risk assessment and aerospace safety experience who can manage cross-functional teams
    — “deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance”
  • Individuals who have previously led EHS teams and implemented safety programs in high-change environments
    — “ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment”
  • Professionals familiar with Louisiana environmental regulations and local response agencies
    — “Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies”

Things to consider

  • Relocation is required if not already based in the Cape Canaveral, FL area
    — “This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral, FL area”
  • The role involves up to 25% domestic travel and extended work hours
    — “Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight leadership in EHS programs and experience with aerospace safety protocols
    — “ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields”
  • Emphasize prior management of EHS teams and experience with process safety engineering
    — “manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Louisiana environmental regulations and FDEP requirements
    — “Strong command of federal and state EHS laws, regulations, and standards applicable to complex manufacturing; Louisiana experience preferred”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • lead comprehensive EHS programs
  • coordinate with site leadership
  • implement occupational safety programs
  • maintain site-specific environmental policies
Typical background
5+ years of experience in EHS disciplines3+ years of EHS management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Environmental Health And SafetyRisk AssessmentIndustrial HygieneEnvironmental ComplianceEquipment SafetyProcess SafetyConstruction SafetyOSHA StandardsTeam Leadership

Preferred

Aerospace Industry ExperienceProcess Systems DesignCommissioning Of Process Systems

Stack & domain

Environmental Health And SafetyRisk AssessmentIndustrial HygieneEnvironmental ComplianceEquipment SafetyProcess SafetyConstruction SafetyEHS Risk AssessmentEngineering ControlsOccupational SafetyOSHA StandardsHazardous And Non-hazardous Waste ManagementAir PermittingSpill Prevention/responseStormwater ManagementLocal Response Agency CoordinationCommunicationCross-functional InfluenceTeam LeadershipFast-paced EnvironmentHigh-change EnvironmentSafety LeadershipHazardous Waste ManagementSpill Prevention

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.

MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

As the leader of a dynamic and hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and drive implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs at the Starbase, LA launch site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team, and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.  

This position requires a dedicated safety leader who will be able to use their skill, knowledge, and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before. You will bring deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and equipment, process, and construction safety. You will also have the opportunity to build and lead a talented team of EHS professionals. Success depends on clear communication, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment. This role may require up to 25% domestic travel.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and SpaceX EHS standards

Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team which will include a combination of 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 that mitigate or eliminate hazards

Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development

Represent the EHS department at the site leadership level

Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion

Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks

Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards

Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings

Maintain, develop, or implement site-specific environmental policies which include but are not limited to: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management; Air permitting; Spill prevention/response; Stormwater management

Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local response agencies   

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:   

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines

3+ years of EHS management experience  

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:    

Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in process safety, chemical or mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or systems safety engineering

Experience working in aerospace 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, RAGAGEP, etc.

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, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   

This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral, FL area 

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

Ability to travel up to 25%

Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing  

Ability to pass an Air Force background check  

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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