**Mission to Mars: Environmental Health & Safety Engineer**
We are actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. 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 Starship 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:
* Detailed Safety Reviews: Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution.
* Incident Investigations: Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure.
* Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies.
* Safety and Health Programs: 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.
* Environmental Programs: Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to: SPCC & SWPPP, Title V air permitting, LQG hazardous waste management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree
* 5+ 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
This position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed. The ideal candidate will be able to relocate if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area.
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.