Environmental Health & Safety Specialist; Satellites
Listed on 2025-12-20
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST (SATELLITES)
As part of the Space
X Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. As a tactical extension of the EHS engineering team, you will serve to reinforce safe work and work conditions for our most valuable assets, our employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install air monitoring devices and associated PLC hardware integration
- Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation
- Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds
- Design and deploy high-resolution EHS signage throughout Space
X locations - Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI, etc.)
- Monitor air filtration efficacy and perform scheduled preventative maintenance
- Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications
- Document job hazard assessments (JHAs)
- Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk
- Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective action
- Play an active role in emergency response planning
- Facilitate employee classroom safety training
- Create lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste to include proper handling, labeling, and storage
- Monitor safety equipment strongholds to ensure supplies are always made readily available
- Support environmental compliance as required by environmental teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety program
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery
- A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary
- A sense of curiosity for how things work
- High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct
- Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work split shift:
Monday - Friday 10AM – 7PM PT - Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
- Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist /Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist /Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist /Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and…
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