MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

This position requires a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will:

• Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS team which will include a combination of technicians, specialists and engineers
  • Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate EHS involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development
  • Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings
  • Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion
  • Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks
• Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards
• Maintain, develop or implement site specific environmental policies which include but are not limited to:
  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
  • Air permitting
  • Spill prevention/response
  • Storm water management
  • Waste water
• Coordinating with and serve as the main point of contact for local resource agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines
• 3+ years of EHS management experience or 5+ years of experience at SpaceX as an EHS Engineer

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience working in aerospace industry
• Experience leading a team of EHS engineers and technicians
• Experience implementing an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering or system safety engineering
• Advanced knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

EHS/Manager: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.