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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

Open in 3 locations

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About the job

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. ## 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 .

From SpaceX's job posting for Bastrop, TX, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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