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 ENGINEER – (PORT OF LOS ANGELES)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain, develop or implement site specific environmental
policies/permits which include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations
established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), Air Quality Management
District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD),
State Water Resources Control Board (RWQCB), California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA)
- Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and
regulations, and provide guidance to management
- Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to
ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
- Conduct and monitor the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and other discharge permits/plans
- Maintain record keeping and compliance requirements established
for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
- Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management,
including The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Maintain compliance with the Certified Unified Program Agency
- Implement and maintain site specific safety policies which include:
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations
and/or guidelines established by the California Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), Federal OSHA,
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and The National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard
assessments
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
- Implement and maintain the site Industrial Hygiene program
- Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety
policies are not met by employees
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to
identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance
with all applicable regulations
- Complete and maintain documented safety observations from
regular hazard identification audits
- Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational
diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions, and
preventive measures
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans
(fires, spills, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 or more years of experience in the design, development, and
general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety
disciplines
- Experience in both environmental and safety fields
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational
health and safety and/or environmental engineering
- Experience with implementing California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental
mitigation measures
- Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and
documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental
regulations
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with ergonomics and industrial hygiene
- Experience with emergency response communication and incident
management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous
material releases to air, soil, and water
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, Outlook)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you
must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.