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SpaceX · 16 hours ago

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction, Launch Facility)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer will provide technical expertise and assist in implementing environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral’s Starship spaceport infrastructure.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:

Implement, enforce, and audit the site’s construction contractor EHS management program for SpaceX employees involved in or associated with contractor operations, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX

Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure 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, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects

Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations

Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel

Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures

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

Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

Qualification

Environmental HealthSafetyConstruction Safety ManagementCHST CertificationCSP CertificationRegulatory ComplianceIncident ManagementHazard IdentificationMicrosoft OfficeSafety TrainingBilingual (English/Spanish)Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

1+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry (internships may qualify)

Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations

Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel

Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures

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

Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

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

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

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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

Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection, material handling, rigging and heavy equipment

Bilingual in English and Spanish

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

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience using Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes, National Electric Code

Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs

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)