Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST (SATELLITES)

As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor wastewater as well as perform regular wastewater sampling
• Install air monitoring devices and associated PLC hardware integration
• Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
• Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds
• Design and deploy high-resolution EHS signage throughout SpaceX locations
• Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI, etc.)
• Monitor air filtration efficacy and perform scheduled preventative maintenance
• Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
• Document job hazard assessments (JHAs)
• Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
• Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action
• Play an active role in emergency response planning
• Facilitate employee classroom safety training
• Create lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste to include proper handling, labeling, and storage
• Monitor safety equipment strongholds to ensure supplies are always made readily available
• Support environmental compliance as required by environmental teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with wastewater systems and wastewater sampling
• Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
• A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
• A sense of curiosity for how things work
• 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
• Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $34 - $40
Level 2: $38 - $45
Level 3: $42 - $51

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.