Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management

The role

This professional will develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization. You will provide EHS support to the Business Operations team and conduct site assessments, audits, and hazard analyses.

What you will do

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations
• Champion a strong safety culture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Relocation will be necessary if not local to a SpaceX site
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational, presentation, training and communication skills
• Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations

Before you apply

• 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 required authorizations from the

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.