About this role
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
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 in order 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, RWQCB, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items
• Ensure technicians are completing required safety inspections via daily communication and oversight
• Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
• Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency
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
• 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 Hawthorne, CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ab