SpaceX · 5 months ago
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
Vandenberg, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The EHS Engineer will support Launch Operations at SpaceX’s launch facility, focusing on mitigating occupational and compliance risks while ensuring environmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and Vandenberg Air Force Base
Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
Participate in both pre and post launch site hazardous operations
Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and 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 implement machine guarding when needed
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 and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CUPA, SBAQMD, RWQCB, CEQA and NEPA, and perform due diligence audits when needed
Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local SCAQMD
Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in the design, development, and/or general operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines
Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by Cal-OSHA, Federal OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and Vandenberg Air Force Base
Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
Participate in both pre and post launch site hazardous operations
Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards, and 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 implement machine guarding when needed
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 and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CUPA, SBAQMD, RWQCB, CEQA and NEPA, and perform due diligence audits when needed
Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local SCAQMD
Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Vandenberg, CA area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
Experience in both environmental and safety fields
Strong organizational and communication skills
Familiarity with confined space entry, fall protection, and industrial hygiene programs
Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations such as the SCAQMD
Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and nonhazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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