Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Recovery
Posted on 3/4/2023
INACTIVE
SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Manufactures advanced rockets and spacecrafts for space transportation
Company Overview
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has consistently demonstrated its technical prowess and industry leadership by achieving milestones previously accomplished only by governments, such as returning a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit and attaching a spacecraft to the International Space Station. The company's culture is driven by a clear and ambitious goal to make life multiplanetary, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous learning. With its advanced rocket and spacecraft designs, SpaceX has a competitive edge in the space transportation industry, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA and working towards the future of space exploration.
Aerospace
Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

33%
Locations
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Registered emergency medical technician - paramedic (EMT) or registered nurse (RN)
  • 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs
  • 4+ years of experience managing emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
  • Current (non-expired) USCG license
  • Experience in offshore EHS and paramedic environments
  • Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
  • Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
  • Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
  • Ability to work in a high-concentration, fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
  • Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
  • ACLS and CPR certified
  • Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability lift up to 30 lbs
  • Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
  • Willingness to work overtime and extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Recognize requirements and ensure compliance to safety programs and standards including: hazard communication, slip/trip/falls, fall protection, confined space, hot work, respiratory protection, lockout/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, power & hand-held tools, electrical, emergency shower and eyewash, and chemical management
  • Experience with use of and training for scaffolding, cranes, forklifts, boom & scissor lifts, lifting straps/slings, and fall protection equipment
  • Conduct respiratory training and fit tests
  • Identify work place safety hazards and conditions for job-related tasks
  • Create and maintain job hazard analyses and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
  • Perform and document safety inspections
  • Assist accident/mishap investigations
  • Document and follow through with corrective actions for identified unsafe conditions
  • Perform work in an offshore/marine environment
  • Support recovery operations at sea for both Falcon 9 and Dragon. Support may include the following operations: Dragon at sea recovery operations; Dragon dockside recovery and post processing operations; Falcon 9 at sea recovery operations; Falcon 9 dockside recovery and post processing operations; Falcon 9 landing operations
  • Develop, implement and maintain SpaceX environmental policies as outlined by EPA, USCG, DOT, RCRA and any other applicable regulatory agency
  • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA
  • Coordinate waste characterization and profiling
  • Monitor, track and ensure company EPA hazardous waste records are completed accordingly
  • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
  • Prepare and update spill prevention control countermeasures (SPCC) plans as required
  • Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
  • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management including proper handling, labeling, and storage
  • Monitor waste at satellite accumulation areas and move full containers to Central Accumulation Area (CAA)
  • Maintain waste logs and conduct weekly SAA inspections
  • Recognize construction or industrial storm water requirements
  • Ability to recognize spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) requirements and address spills in a compliant manner