Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Civil)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER (CIVIL)

As part of the SpaceX EHS Team you will provide timely clear and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental health and safety programs for the construction of Memphiss future AI Supercomputer infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical mechanical construction safety acumen with hands-on experience in crane and rigging operations heavy equipment welding and fabrication. The candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields hands-on and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:

• Implement enforce and audit the sites construction contractor EHS management program for SpaceX employees involved in or associated with contractor operations ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX
• Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities machinery safety equipment and on-site construction to identify mitigate hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies with particular attention to crane rigging heavy equipment welding and fabrication activities
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements determine safeguards and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects with strong emphasis on mechanical construction activities
• Provide technical oversight and support for high-risk mechanical construction tasks including crane and rigging operations heavy equipment use welding and steel fabrication
• Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel including technical training on cranes rigging heavy equipment welding safety and fabrication
• Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents spills injuries or occupational diseases to determine root causes establish corrective actions and preventive measures with focused analysis on any events involving cranes rigging heavy equipment welding or fabrication
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA RCRA DOT and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of experience in the design development and operational oversight of environmental health and safety disciplines within the construction industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering mechanical engineering or occupational health and safety
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
• NCCCO certification
• Certified advanced rigger
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection welding crane and rigging operations heavy equipment electrical safety excavation confined space machine guarding fall protection and material handling
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting applying and documenting federal state and local safety and environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience using Building Codes and National Electric Code
• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air soil and water
• Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis TN area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to travel and support other critical computing infrastructure
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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.

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