Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

The role

You will provide technical EHS support to launch vehicle manufacturing teams. You will reinforce safe work and work conditions for employees.

What you will do

• Perform reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments
• Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment
• Calibrate and service EHS instrumentation
• Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies, employee training, and work permits
• Qualify PPE requirements through hazard analysis and review of agency standards
• Perform functional testing of machine guarding devices
• Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies
• Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action
• Play an active role in emergency response planning
• Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
• Ability to 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
• 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 the U.S. Department

Nice to have

• 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.)

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.