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SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ASTM, ANSI and other applicable regulatory agencies
Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
Oversee and communicate industrial hygiene programs to relevant personnel, including developing and executing exposure monitoring plans
Implement controls to mitigate chemical and dust exposure hazards
Evaluate and implement machine guarding for complex and high-volume automated equipment
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Design and deliver chemical-specific awareness training
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 emergency response protocols
Assist with compliance for all applicable environmental regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT, TECQ and other applicable regulatory agencies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or chemical engineering
Experience with reading PI&Ds and process flow diagrams to evaluate risks associated with complex chemical processes
Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) best practices
Advanced knowledge of implementing best practice chemical and industrial hygiene programs for combustible dusts, oxidizers, acids and bases, and flammables
Specific experience with high-level program safety management for metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, plasma etching systems, and wastewater treatment facilities a plus
Strong organizational and communication skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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.

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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer