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SpaceX · 15 hours ago

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through innovative technologies. They are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to provide technical expertise and implement safety programs at the Starship rocket development and test site, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution

Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure

Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies

Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures

Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:

OSHA general industry and construction standards

HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases

Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out

Radiation and laser safety

Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to:

SPCC & SWPPP

Title V air permitting

LQG hazardous waste management

Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries

Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)

Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies

Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

Qualification

Environmental SafetyOccupational SafetyRegulatory ComplianceIncident ManagementConstruction SafetyMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

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

Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering

Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services

Knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems

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

Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience and/or education in construction safety