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Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)

Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ITAR eligibility
  • OSHA general industry standards
  • hazard assessment
  • incident investigation
  • root cause analysis
  • lock-out/tag-out

Also useful

  • radiation and laser safety
  • EPA compliance

About the role

As part of the SpaceX Satellites Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. You will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety to our satellite and dish manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment.

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
  • 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
  • Analyze date and trends to work on a proactive safety approach

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 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
  • 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
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience and/or education in construction safety

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
  • Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
  • Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
  • Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Pay Range

Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

  • 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Read the original posting

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