Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Construction (Starlink)

The role

You will provide technical expertise and assist in implementing environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction of future facilities. You will oversee day-to-day EHS site management for a high-impact construction project.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and enforce the site construction and contractor EHS management program
• Develop and maintain safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections
• Identify and mitigate hazards to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other agencies
• Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments and establish PPE requirements
• Monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met
• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel
• Investigate and write reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance with EPA, RCRA, DOT, TECQ, and other agencies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines within the construction industry
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety
• Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication/erection, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, fall protection, welding, material handling, rigging, and he
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience applying Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes, National Electric Code, and International Fire Code
• Familiarity with exposure monitoring for hazards such as carbon monoxide, silica dust, hexavalent chromium, volatile organic compounds, and other chemicals
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management

Before you apply

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
• 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, o

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.