Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

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. LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER  RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage the day-today activities/priorities of the EHS team reporting to them which can include a combination of EHS Engineers and EHS Specialists Provide primary input to hiring, termination, promotion, performance and reward decisions for direct reports Be responsible for administrative authority over direct reports Review and approve Purchase Orders; manage operational budget Implement and maintain regulatory and site-specific occupational safety and environmental policies by evaluating compliance and developing proactive measures to ensure compliance with the groups you are responsible for  Inspect processes, facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations Collaborate with department leadership to proactively ensure regulatory requirements are met Develop solutions to challenges that will improve workplace safety and advance the EHS program Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees or contractors Provide training and guidance as needed to direct reports to ensure they have the technical and administrative knowledge needed to implement an occupational health and safety and environmental program   Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion Ensure that EHS policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, clients and stakeholders  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree 4+ years of experience in the design, development and general 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 Environmental Engineering Strong communication skills and an aptitude and desire to lead people Strong organizational skills Experience in both Safety and Environmental fields Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations Intermediate 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 Los Angeles, California area Must be able to work extended and weekend hours as needed  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      Pay range:   Lead: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year   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, stock options, 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. 

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon...