SpaceX
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Environmental Specialist

Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
4+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • hazardous waste regulations (RCRA/HWCL)
  • environmental compliance (AQMD, RWQCB, EPA)
  • SWPPP and SPCC programs

Also useful

  • CERCLA
  • EPCRA/CalARP
  • LACSD industrial discharge permitting

Responsibilities

  • Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies
  • Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
  • Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department's satellite accumulation area
  • Perform waste determinations of new waste streams
  • Ensure all waste is properly labeled
  • Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
  • Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
  • Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
  • Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor
  • Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate
  • Perform tasks and inspections related to CalEPA and SWRCB regulatory requirements for SPCC, SWPPP, and EPCRA/CalARP
  • Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs
  • Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
  • Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
  • Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
  • Experience in environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • California regulatory and environmental compliance experience
  • Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction
  • Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
  • Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance
  • Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation
  • Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
  • Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies.
  • Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
  • Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

Additional Requirements

  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed

Pay range

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level I: $33.00 - $39.00/hour

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level II: $37.00 - $44.00/hour

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level III: $41.00 - $50.00/hour

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, stock options, 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.

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

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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