Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Starship)

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The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer role at SpaceX in Brownsville, TX involves working closely with test engineers and technicians to ensure safe execution of complex hazardous operations. This hands-on position requires leading incident investigations, developing safety programs, and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies. Key responsibilities include conducting job hazard assessments, implementing environmental programs like SPCC and Title V air permitting, and monitoring employee exposure to hazards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. Experience in construction safety is preferred.

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OSHA NFPA NIOSH EPA CERCLA RCRA DOT ATF TCEQ TRRC HAZCOM hazmat cryogenics compressed gases confined space fall protection lock-out/tag-out radiation safety laser safety SPCC SWPPP Title V air permitting LQG hazardous waste management process safety management pressure systems chemical delivery systems emergency response communication incident management Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook

What you'll do

Conduct detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution.
Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency standards.
Implement safety programs covering HAZCOM, confined space, fall protection, and PPE.
Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and enforce regulations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis on occupational health and safety or environmental engineering
5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and overseeing EHS programs
Strong knowledge and practical application of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
Experience in emergency response communication and incident management for hazardous material releases
Ability to develop and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency standards
Demonstrated capability in researching and applying best industrial practices for EHS disciplines

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