Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments (JHAs) to define hazard controls prior to work execution
• Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment including air monitoring devices, fall protection, respirators and more
• Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
• Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies/remediation sampling, employee training, and work permits
• Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI etc.)
• Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
• Conduct safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
• Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendation for corrective action
• Play an active role in emergency response planning
• Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings and curate relevant course content catered to the teams you are supporting
• Review lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
• Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees
• Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental Engineering

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
• Preferred Skills And Experience: A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary; A sense of curiosity for how things work; Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery; High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct; Thrives in a fast-paced environment; Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities; BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)
• Additional Requirements: Ability lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted; Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines; Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing

Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.