Environmental Health & Safety Engineer; Construction, Starlink

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction, Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

As part of the Space

X EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of future facilities in Bastrop. 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 Space

X.

• Develop, implement, and enforce the site’s construction/contractor EHS management program, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX
• Develop and maintain safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on‑site construction activities
• Identify and mitigate hazards to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other applicable agencies
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects
• Monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during both nominal processes and emergency situations
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees and contractors
• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel
• Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT, TECQ and other applicable regulatory agencies

• 1+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry (internships may qualify)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety
• Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficient with the management of high‑risk activities including steel fabrication/erection, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, fall protection, welding, material handling, rigging, and heavy equipment operations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desired
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience applying Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes, National Electric Code, and International Fire Code
• Familiarity with exposure monitoring for hazards such as carbon monoxide, silica dust, hexavalent chromium, volatile organic compounds, and other chemicals associated with construction and development operations
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non‑hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
• Competencies with using Microsoft Office platforms including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export…