Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

The role

You will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of environmental, health and safety programs at the Rocket Development & Test Site. You will work as part of a small team of technicians and engineers to ensure compliance with regulations.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain compliance with regulations established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH and other agencies
• Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement policies
• 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
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards
• Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases
• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans
• Develop and maintain compliance with regulations established by EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, NEPA and other agencies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines or a relevant engineering field

Nice to have

• 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)

Before you apply

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, Texas area
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

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.