SpaceX · 16 hours ago
Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
McGregor, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs at the Rocket Development & Test Site, ensuring compliance and improving workplace safety.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain regulatory and site-specific occupational safety and environmental policies by evaluating compliance and developing proactive measures to ensure compliance with the groups you are responsible for
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
Develop solutions to challenges that will improve workplace safety and advance the EHS program
Perform environmental and safety compliance due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Collaborate with department leadership to proactively ensure regulatory requirements are met
Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Manage the day-to-day activities/priorities of the EHS team reporting to them which will include multiple EHS Engineers
Provide primary input for hiring, termination, promotion, performance and reward decisions for direct reports
Be responsible for administrative authority over direct reports
Review and approve Purchase Orders, manage operational budget
Provide training and guidance as needed to direct reports to ensure they have technical and administrative knowledge needed to implement an occupational health and safety and environmental program
Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion
Ensure that EHS policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, clients and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in design, development and general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines or relevant engineering field
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, Texas 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
Strong communication skills and an aptitude and desire to lead people
Strong organizational skills
Experience in both environmental and safety fields
Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
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
Recent News
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