SpaceX

Lead EHS Engineer, Fire Safety & Emergency Response

SpaceX • $110K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental, health, and safety programs focused on fire safety and emergency response.
  • 3+ years in a leadership role managing technical/engineering teams.
  • Expertise in fire protection or emergency response preferred fields of study.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local fire and occupational safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and performance of the EHS Fire Safety & Emergency Response team.
  • Manage operational budgets for safety programs.
  • Develop engineering solutions to enhance workplace fire safety and emergency response.
  • Review fire safety regulations and provide guidance to teams.
  • Train stakeholders on fire safety assessments and emergency procedures.
  • Conduct routine fire safety engineering reviews to assess EHS performance.
  • Oversee compliance audits and fire risk assessments for operational safety.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact safety initiatives.
  • Engagement in innovative fire safety solution development.
  • Potential for career advancement within a cutting-edge environment.
Full Job Description
LEAD EHS ENGINEER, FIRE SAFETY & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering team (engineers specializing in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Risk Assessment, Emergency Response Planning, and Incident Command/Preparedness), including performance management and hiring processes.
  • Oversee operational budgets for Fire Safety & Emergency Response programs.
  • Develop practical, engineering-based solutions that improve workplace fire safety, reduce fire-related incidents and mitigate exposure, strengthen emergency response capabilities, drive cross-functional engagement, and advance the overall EHS program.
  • Review and interpret new and proposed fire safety rules, regulations, codes, and standards and provide clear technical guidance to management and engineering teams.
  • Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and stakeholders on fire risk assessments, fire protection system reviews, Inspection/Testing/Maintenance (ITM) procedures, emergency action plans, process hazard analyses with fire/explosion focus (PHAs/HAZOPs), job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, hot work permits, emergency drills/exercises, and other key risk management and engineering control tools.
  • Hold routine multi-disciplinary Fire Safety & Emergency Response Engineering reviews and steering meetings to drive execution of EHS performance across respective disciplines.
  • Perform fire safety engineering compliance audits, fire risk assessments, emergency response capability evaluations, fire protection system reviews, and process safety analyses with fire/explosion emphasis; oversee the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of fire protection and life-safety systems across facility operations; collaborate with engineering, operations, facilities, purchasing, and project leadership to proactively ensure SpaceX fire safety and emergency response requirements are met and built-in to company processes.
  • Lead the development and implementation of fire safety-in-design specifications and requirements for existing and future equipment, facilities, and processes, ensuring risk assessment principles and life-safety considerations are integrated throughout the lifecycle.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on fire safety engineering and emergency response disciplines.
  • 3+ years leadership experience managing technical/engineering teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (emphasis in fire protection or emergency response preferred).
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to lead people and technical teams.
  • Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-discipline fire safety and emergency response programs in high-risk or complex industrial/manufacturing environments.
  • Able to review engineering drawings, assess fire safety-in-design opportunities (detection, suppression, egress, compartmentation), and lead technical risk engineering solutions.
  • Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local fire and occupational safety regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, IFC/IBC, ANSI, etc.).
  • Experience with fire protection system design/review, Inspection/Testing/Maintenance (ITM) programs, maintenance strategies, fire risk assessment and intervention, emergency action planning and drills, process hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP) focused on fire/explosion scenarios, and related engineering controls.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
  • Professional certifications such as CFPS, CSP, CEM, PE (Fire Protection), or equivalent preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to operational and manufacturing sites as needed.
  • Must be able to work in industrial/manufacturing environments and wear required personal protective equipment.


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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