SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Rocket Development & Test Site. 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 • 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 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, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies • Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management • Provide expert level guidance to engineering customers on safety design • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies • Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans • Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local TCEQ • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree • 5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines or a relevant engineering field
PREferred SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering • Experience in both environmental and safety fields • Familiarity with structural design, safety systems, and construction safety • Experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with storm water regulations • 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 McGregor, Texas area • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed