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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral’s future Starship spaceport infrastructure. 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: 

• 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 and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Work closely with launch 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
• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to:
• OSHA general industry and construction standards
• HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, high pressure systems 
• Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out
• Radiation and laser safety
• Develop safety solutions that to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development and general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Master's and/or bachelor's degree in engineering, with an emphasis in mechanical, aerospace, and/or occupational health and safety
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License or Military Aircraft Maintenance experience
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• 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 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral, FL area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral