Enabling human life on Mars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not exploring the stars.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
This role provides technical expertise and assists in implementing all environmental, health and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in 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.
* 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:
o OSHA general industry and construction standards.
o HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases.
o Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out.
o Radiation and laser safety.
* Implement and develop environmental programs, including but not limited to:
o SPCC & SWPPP.
o Title V air permitting.
o LQG hazardous waste management.
* Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence.
* 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.).
* Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
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:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering.
* Demonstrated ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services.
* Knowledge of process safety management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems.
* 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.
* Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Experience and/or education in construction safety.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area.
* Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
This role 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.