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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Senior Process Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes, thriving in a collaborative environment as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable

Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards

Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment

Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)

Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM

Qualification

Process Hazard AnalysesProcess Safety ManagementChemical EngineeringP&ID InterpretationSafety Control CircuitsIndustry Codes KnowledgeEnthusiasm for MissionsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in process safety or chemical engineering

5+ years' experience with design and commissioning chemical systems

Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable

Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards

Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment

Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)

Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area

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

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

Preferred

Master's degree in chemical engineering

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc

Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels

Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases

Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc

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

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi-planetary life