Environmental Health & Safety Specialist; Falcon​/Dragon

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Falcon/Dragon)
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 (FALCON/DRAGON)

As part of the Space

X Environmental Health & Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to a wide array of launch vehicle 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:

* Play an active role in emergency response planning

* Execute industrial hygiene studies to analyze manufacturing byproducts against associated human health thresholds

* Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation

* Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk

* Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications

* Create lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery

* Design and deploying 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 safety equipment strongholds to ensure supplies are always made readily available

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification

* Dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary

* A sense of curiosity for how things work

* Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery

* 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

* Thrives in a fast-paced environment

* Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities

* BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted

* 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 I: $33.00 - 39.00/per hour

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level II: $37.00 - 44.00/per hour

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level III: $41.00 - 50.00/per 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 various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Space

X's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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