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Environmental Health & Safety Technician (Starship)

SpaceX, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Environmental Health & Safety Technician (Starship) 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 enabling human life on Mars.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. They work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities Health and Safety

Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions

Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA permissible exposure limits

Assist in the implementation and compliance of site‑specific safety policies

Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments

Perform department‑specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection, etc.

Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site

Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary

Environmental

Perform tasks related to resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements

Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area

Ensure all waste is properly labeled

Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification

Accurately record and maintain 90‑day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign‑in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs

Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections

Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor

Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP

Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention

Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility

Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

Preferred Skills And Experience

Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas

Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight

Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies

Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non‑hazardous material releases to air, soil and water

Demonstrated strong propensity for hands‑on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits

Ability to multi‑task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision

Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential

Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment

Additional Requirements

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area

Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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