Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY ENGINEER</strong></p> <p>As part of a small, hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Rocket Development Test Site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.</li> <li>Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees.</li> <li>Develop solutions to challenges that will improve workplace safety and advance the EHS program.</li> <li>Perform environmental and safety compliance due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.</li> <li>Collaborate with department leadership to proactively ensure regulatory requirements are met.</li> <li>Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.</li> <li>Manage the day-to-day activities/priorities of the EHS team reporting to them which will include multiple EHS Engineers.</li> <li>Provide primary input for hiring, termination, promotion, performance and reward decisions for direct reports.</li> <li>Be responsible for administrative authority over direct reports.</li> <li>Review and approve Purchase Orders, manage operational budget.</li> <li>Provide training and guidance as needed to direct reports to ensure they have technical and administrative knowledge needed to implement an occupational health and safety and environmental program.</li> <li>Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion.</li> <li>Ensure that EHS policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, clients and stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree.</li> <li>4+ years of experience in design, development and general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines or relevant engineering field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineering.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and an aptitude and desire to lead people.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills.</li> <li>Experience in both environmental and safety fields.</li> <li>Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.</li> <li>Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, Texas area.</li> <li>Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>< ... (truncated, view full listing at source)