Process Safety Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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.
The Space
X Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting‑edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high‑paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders.
- Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical systems and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable.
- Evaluate equipment over pressure/over temperature scenarios and reaction hazards.
- Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment.
- Implement and field validate safety critical instruments and interlocks during Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
- Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM.
- Bachelor’s degree in process safety or chemical engineering.
- 3+ years’ experience with design and commissioning chemical systems.
- Master’s degree in chemical engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.
- Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels.
- Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases.
- Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root‑cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem‑solving approaches.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi‑planetary life.
- 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 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.
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space
X 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.
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