SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Environmental Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalency certificate with at least 4 years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs.
Ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed.
Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Maintain environmental compliance with applicable regulations, including AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies.
Perform tasks related to hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements under HWCL.
Monitor and manage hazardous waste levels at each department’s satellite accumulation area.
Perform waste determinations for new waste streams.
Ensure all waste is properly labeled and stored according to its classification.
Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs.
Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections.
Schedule, prepare, and assist with waste shipments in partnership with a waste disposal contractor.
Consolidate and lab-pack waste when appropriate.
Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in environmental program management.
Perform spill response and prevention tasks, including cleanup and/or coordination of cleaning activities with a third party.
Order and maintain adequate spill supplies, including spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary for safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste.
Perform regular inspections of hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eyewash and shower equipment, SPCC, and SWPPP.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.
At least 1 year of environmental and regulatory compliance experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
California regulatory and environmental compliance experience.
Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction.
Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance.
Experience with AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and DOT.
Experience handling highly technical data and interpreting technical data.
A track record of analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules and regulations to develop practical solutions.
Ability to work in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with engineers, managers, and federal, state, and county agencies.
Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and work efficiently.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while driving continuous improvement.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies
Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
Perform waste determinations of new waste streams
Ensure all waste is properly labeled
Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor
Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate
Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs
Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
Experience in environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
California regulatory and environmental compliance experience
Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction
Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance
Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation
Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies.
Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area
Position requires the ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed
Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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