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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Falcon/Dragon)

Join SpaceX as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support safe work conditions in launch vehicle manufacturing.

Location
Hawthorne, CA
Compensation
$33k–$50k/hr
Level
mid
Type
full time

Requirements

Experience
4+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Health Insurance 401k Match Equity/Stock Options Parental Leave Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave

Joblaze summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at SpaceX is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions across various launch vehicle manufacturing teams, engaging in tasks such as emergency response planning and safety inspections. This role requires a solid foundation in EHS practices, with skills in industrial hygiene and proficiency in EHS instrumentation. Ideal candidates are those with a background in environmental health and safety, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong organizational skills. The position is integral to SpaceX's mission of advancing human exploration beyond Earth.

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Quick facts

Is the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Falcon/Dragon) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $33,000–$50,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Falcon/Dragon) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Falcon/Dragon) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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 (FALCON/DRAGON)

As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health & Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to a wide array of launch vehicle 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:

  • Play an active role in emergency response planning
  • Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds
  • Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
  • Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
  • Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
  • Create lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
  • Design and deploying 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 safety equipment strongholds to ensure supplies are always made readily available

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:

  • Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
  • Dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
  • A sense of curiosity for how things work
  • Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
  • 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
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • 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
  • Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • 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: $33.00 - $39.00
Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00
Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00

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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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