Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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

• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to: 

• OSHA general industry and construction standards

• Confined space, fall protection, machine guarding,  and lock-out/tag-out

• 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

• Ensure hazards are being appropriately addressed and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments are created.

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

• 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 ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Level 2: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential disc