SpaceX

Environmental Engineer

SpaceX • $80K — $95K *
Mcgregor, TX 76657In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; preferred in environmental management or engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance programs
  • 5+ years' experience preferred in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with Texas environmental regulations
  • Experience with EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and DOT compliance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement environmental programs at SpaceX's McGregor location
  • Ensure compliance with EPA, TCEQ, and other regulatory bodies
  • Monitor and interpret new environmental laws and regulations for management
  • Conduct environmental audits for compliance verification
  • Oversee hazardous materials management plan and environmental tracking software
  • Maintain operational compliance plans and permits
  • Foster relationships with federal, state, and county regulators

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a high-profile aerospace organization
  • Potential for significant impact on environmental compliance practices
  • Collaborative environment with engineers and regulatory agencies
  • Focused on continuous improvement and innovation in compliance operations
  • Relocation assistance for non-local candidates
Full Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceX's McGregor, TX location
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, TCEQ, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable Texas and federal regulatory agencies
  • Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
  • Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
  • Operate and maintain the hazardous materials management plan, compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software
  • Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial waste discharge permits
  • Maintain Title V Permit and recordkeeping requirements
  • Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD
  • Responsible for hazardous waste, reporting and materials compliance under TCEQ and EPA and Tier II/TRI reporting
  • Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities
  • Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed
  • Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
  • Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
  • Experience in environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Texas regulatory and environmental compliance experience
  • Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges
  • Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance
  • Experience with following agencies: EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
  • Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
  • Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies. Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
  • Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, TX area
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when 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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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