Sr. Construction Safety Engineer

SpaceX
Pecan Island, LA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Construction safety professionals with hands-on experience in high-risk environments and a background in occupational health and safety will find this role's focus on site development and contractor management at Starbase appealing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of construction safety experience and a track record in managing contractor safety programs
    — “10+ years of experience, preferably in construction safety”
  • Individuals who have led multi-site or multi-contractor safety initiatives in complex environments
    — “Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments”
  • Professionals capable of interpreting and applying construction safety regulations and influencing safety culture
    — “Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations... provide clear guidance to management”

Things to consider

  • The role demands full compliance with ITAR export regulations, which may limit eligibility for non-US citizens
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”
  • Extended hours, weekends, and travel to construction sites are expected, requiring flexibility in work-life balance
    — “Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to construction sites as needed”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with fall protection, scaffolding, and crane safety in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, crane/heavy equipment safety...”
  • Highlight your ability to lead technical risk engineering solutions in design-build environments
    — “Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities...”
  • Demonstrate a history of reducing incident rates and improving safety culture through measurable outcomes
    — “Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates...”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and implemented safety programs
  • Reduced incident rates
  • Improved safety culture
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction SafetyEnvironmental Health And SafetySafety ManagementRisk ManagementContractor ManagementSafety Compliance

Preferred

AI In Safety ManagementProject Management

Stack & domain

Environmental SafetyOccupational SafetyConstruction SafetySafety Compliance AuditsFall ProtectionScaffoldingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTeamworkConstructionSafetyHealth And Safety

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.

SR. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Starbase's Starship and site development infrastructure. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Develop, implement, execute, and improve construction safety and contractor management programs at the Starbase location

Lead daily safety engagements with employees and contractors to drive safe operations across the site

Create, review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs

Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates, drive contractor engagement, and advance the overall EHS program

Investigate mishaps and develop sustainable improvement plans to reduce risk

Ensure EHS policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by project teams, clients, and contractors

Collaborate with internal project teams and contractors to foster a strong safety culture that focuses on preventing serious incidents

Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations (with emphasis on construction-related requirements) and provide clear guidance to management

Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to construction stakeholders on job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, contractor onboarding, permits to work, and other key risk management tools to ensure consistent implementation of a robust construction safety program

Hold routine site/operation-wide Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to drive accountability for execution of EHS performance across contractor groups

Perform construction safety compliance audits, pre-task planning reviews, and contractor risk assessments to measure performance and facilitate risk reduction 

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 construction safety operations 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (emphasis in Construction Safety preferred)

10+ years of experience, preferably in construction safety

Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to influence people

Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments

Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions in the design-build environment  

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

Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, crane/heavy equipment safety, excavation, confined space, and contractor safety management (including contractor pre-qualification)

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

Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to construction sites as needed

Must be able to work in outdoor construction environments and wear required personal protective equipment 

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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