Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

About the role

As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Rocket Development & Test Site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
• Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
• 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, TRRC, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
• Provide expert level guidance to engineering customers on safety design
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local TCEQ
• Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines or a relevant engineering field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering
• Experience in both environmental and safety fields
• Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, and construction safety
• Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• 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)

Additional Requirements

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

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.