Principal Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
This position requires a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations have never been attempted before!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the EHS Director, assist in the development and assist local EHS leadership in the implementation of occupational safety programmatic processes, policies and documentation as outlined by federal and state specific OSHA regulations, as well as Air Force and NASA regulations as applicable to all SpaceX locations
Under the direction of the EHS Director, assist in the development and assist local EHS leadership in the implementation of programmatic environmental policies as outlined by federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to all SpaceX locations
Create and conduct EHS training on technical EHS topics
Travel to all SpaceX facilities on a regular basis to perform internal compliance inspections, conduct technical trainings and partner with local EHS staff to evaluate EHS concerns
Provide bandwidth to assist EHS leadership as a technical resource to expedite resolutions to high risk problems
Perform tasks at the direction of the EHS Director
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
15+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines
8+ years of EHS management experience
3+ years of experience as an inspector for a regulatory agency
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working in the aerospace industry
Bachelor of Science in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering or system safety engineering
Masters or upper level degree in a related field
Basic knowledge, experience and implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
Experience in the handling and regulatory requirements related to ordnance systems, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) and Defense Contract Management Agency
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
Able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and/or stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
