Join SpaceX as a Senior Process Safety Engineer to establish safety parameters for advanced chemical systems in a collaborative environment.
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
The Senior Process Safety Engineer at SpaceX plays a crucial role in establishing and managing process safety parameters for advanced chemical systems and manufacturing processes. This position requires expertise in conducting Process Hazard Analyses, evaluating equipment safety scenarios, and implementing a comprehensive Process Safety Management program. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemical engineering, with at least five years of experience in design and commissioning, and a passion for SpaceX's mission of enabling human life beyond Earth.
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Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Process Safety Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, USA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Process Safety Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, USA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Process Hazard Analyses, Statistical Process Control, Site Acceptance Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Process Safety Management, Process Safety.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Process Safety Engineer 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.
SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
The SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable
- Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards
- Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment
- Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
- Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering
- 5+ years’ experience with design and commissioning chemical systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in chemical engineering
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.
- Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels
- Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases
- Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi-planetary life
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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