Environmental Specialist

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 SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies

• Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements

• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area

• Perform waste determinations of new waste streams

• Ensure all waste is properly labeled

• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification

• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs

• Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections

• Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor

• Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate

• Perform tasks and inspections related to CalEPA and SWRCB regulatory requirements for SPCC, SWPPP, and EPCRA/CalARP

• Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs

• Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party

• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste

• Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

• Experience in environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• California regulatory and environmental compliance experience

• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction

• Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District

• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance

• Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation

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