SpaceX Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX supporting satellite manufacturing teams with technical EHS expertise. Responsible for safety reviews, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and development of safety programs.
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
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
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree3+ years of experience in the design
Required
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
Preferred
Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
A sense of curiosity for how things work
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
