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 TECHNICIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and maintain site specific safety policies
- Become familiar with all applicable safety policies pertaining
to (OSHA) The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, (Cal/OSHA) The Division of Occupational Safety and
Health, and SpaceX specific safety policies
- Take direction from and support the Lead Environmental Health &
Safety Engineer as directed
- Perform job hazard analysis and (PPE) personal protective equipment
assessments
- Support field monitoring of employee exposures to job and chemical
hazards
- Work independently to evaluate jobs/tasks performed on the
production floor and recommend appropriate PPE, or task
modifications to reduce exposure
- Assist in respiratory program elements, respirator fit testing, and
maintenance
- Monitor worksite and notify Lead EHS Engineer when safety policies
are not met by employees
- Acquire relevant hazardous waste management training,
including (DOT) The Department of Transportation, (CCR) Coal
Combustion Residuals, and (RCRA) Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act
- Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits for air,
wastewater, storm water, and hazardous waste protocols.
- Perform inspections and monitoring required by NPDES and other
discharge permits/plans
- Perform storm water construction/industrial permit inspections and
monitoring
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to
identify non-compliance
- Complete and maintain routine safety logs and reports
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience implementing and overseeing
environmental, health, and safety disciplines
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and
policies
- Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving
hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and
water
- Demonstrated success for hands-on work and attention to detail in
either academic or career pursuits
- Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities, and to follow
through on projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
- Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
- Strong organizational and communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in a high-concentration, fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overtime when necessary
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
applicant 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 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.