SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer - Contractor Management

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 5 years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines is required.
Experience managing contractor safety management programs is preferred.
At least 5 years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments is preferred.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field is preferred.
Experience supporting business operations or field-based teams is preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations is preferred.
Experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations is preferred.
Experience with emergency response communication and incident management is preferred.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
The position occasionally requires extended hours and weekend work.
Applicants not local to a SpaceX site must relocate.
Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more domestically and internationally is required.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
Collaborate with supply, legal, and operational partners to drive program success.
Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.
Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs.
Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs
Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations
Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

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 Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Excellent organizational, presentation, training and communication skills
Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations
Experience with emergency response communication and incident management
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary
Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally

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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