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.

DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) will be responsible for the implementation of our EHS program across all SpaceX work sites within the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a collaborative relationship across all SpaceX site EHS managers, standardize programs and materials and share resources across the sites, as appropriate
• Manage budget planning and tracking across the EHS teams for all sites 
• Oversee the management of EHS staff including hiring, headcount planning, and performance management/reviews 
• Establish and implement systems to ensure accuracy and completion of EHS required tasks and responsibilities
• Actively coach and mentor all levels of EHS employees and internal customers
• Ensure that all required environmental and safety logs, reports, and inspection records are being completed and filed as appropriate
• Assume signatory responsibility, where appropriate, on relevant local, state, and federal permit applications/renewals
• Implement and manage environmental and safety compliance and due diligence audits
• Oversee the management of consultants, as needed, including soliciting proposals, reviewing bids, contract negotiations, overseeing work assignments, reviewing deliverables, and billing
• Ensure collaborative and productive relationship with business unit executive leadership
• Establish and execute continual improvement goals in program areas such as:
  • Incident prevention and investigation
  • Training
  • Program metrics
  • Safety culture
• Oversee the management of processes, programs, and documentation as outlined by OSHA standards which include but are not limited to:
  • Job hazard analyses and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
  • Site industrial hygiene program
  • Confined space entry program
  • Fall protection program
  • Lock-out/tag-out program
  • Respiratory protection program
  • Lifting/rigging program
  • Electrical safety program
  • Emergency response and safety contingency planning
• Oversee the management of environmental policies and procedures which include but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Air permitting
  • Pollution prevention
  • Spill prevention/response
  • Storm water management
  • Waste water
• Perform final Quality Assurance/Quality Check of EHS-related documentation, this can include, but is not limited to, local/state/federal permit applications, local/state/federal reporting documentation, incident reporting, training program materials, and facility policies and procedures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of EHS disciplines

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in aerospace industry
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering or system safety engineering
• Experience leading a team of EHS managers, engineers, specialists and technicians

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to travel for to various locations including but not limited to; Florida, California, Texas, Washington
• Ability to travel internationally if required
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg, CA and Cape Canaveral. FL

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:Director, Environmental Health & Safety: $205,000.00 - $270,000.00/per year

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 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave 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.  

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.