Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Raptor/Starship)

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 recommendation 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 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

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
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• 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.)

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant 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

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.