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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Raptor/Starship)

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SpaceX
Posted 6 days ago
Posted 24 April 2026
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About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH &amp; SAFETY SPECIALIST</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the SpaceX Environmental Health &amp; 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.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform comprehensive reviews of manufacturing and test procedures and draft job hazard assessments (JHAs) to define hazard controls prior to work execution</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish preventative maintenance procedures for safety-critical equipment including air monitoring devices, fall protection, respirators and more</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Calibrate and service a wide array of EHS instrumentation</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain records for industrial hygiene studies/remediation sampling, employee training, and work permits</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Qualify PPE requirements through in-depth hazard analysis and review of consensus agency standards (NIOSH/ANSI etc.)&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Functional testing of active and passive machine guarding devices in a wide array of applications</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform safety inspections and address deficiencies to mitigate risk</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct incident investigations and provide recommendation for corrective action</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Play an active role in emergency response planning</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Facilitate employee classroom safety trainings and curate relevant course content catered the teams you are supporting</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Review lockout/tagout procedures for complex work cells and industrial machinery</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor safety equipment inventories to ensure supplies such as PPE are readily available for employees</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide supplemental environmental compliance support as required by Environmental Engineering</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree; OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">A dedication to the mission of making humanity multiplanetary</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">A sense of curiosity for how things work</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Mechanically inclined and capable of comprehending basic principles of modern machinery</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">High level of emotional intelligence and ability to adapt communication styles with all levels of the company</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to accept constructive criticism and quickly course correct</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Thrives in a fast-paced environment</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST etc.)</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to work extended hours when needed to meet critical deadlines</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to pass relevant USCG examinations, federal facility background checks, re-certifications, and chemical testing</span>&nbsp;</li> <li data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</span></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Pay range:</p> <p>Environmental Health &amp; Safety Specialist/Level I: $33.00 – 39.00/per hour<br>Environmental Health &amp; Safety Specialist/Level II: $37.00 – 44.00/per hour<br>Environmental Health &amp; Safety Specialist/Level III: $41.00 – 50.00/per hour</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You 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.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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 <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961

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