SpaceX

Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Construction Safety

SpaceX • $100K — $120K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4+ years in environmental, health, and safety programs focusing on construction safety
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience in high-risk construction safety programs
  • Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and local construction safety regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead EHS construction safety team's daily operations and performance
  • Manage the operational budget for safety programs and approve Purchase Orders
  • Develop solutions to enhance site safety and reduce incident rates
  • Interpret and provide guidance on safety laws and regulations
  • Train and coach stakeholders on hazard analyses and safe work procedures
  • Conduct Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to ensure EHS accountability
  • Implement and inspect site-specific safety policies for compliance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with innovative projects in a leading engineering environment
  • Exposure to high-risk construction domains with complex safety challenges
  • Professional development opportunities and leadership roles
  • Engagement in diverse team dynamics and contractor relationships
  • Potential for extended hours and travel to gain broader industry insights
Full Job Description
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS construction safety team (EHS Engineers, Specialists, and Technicians), including primary input into hiring, termination, promotion, performance management, and reward decisions
  • Review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs
  • Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates, drive contractor engagement, and advance the overall EHS program; drive remedial actions when safety policies are not met and ensure EHS policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by direct reports, project teams, clients, and contractors
  • Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations (with emphasis on construction-related requirements) and provide clear guidance to management
  • Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and construction stakeholders on job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, contractor onboarding, permits to work, and other key risk management tools to ensure consistent implementation of a robust construction safety program
  • Hold routine site/operation-wide Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to drive accountability for execution of EHS performance across contractor groups
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of regulatory and site-specific occupational safety policies for construction activities, including regular inspections of sites, temporary facilities, heavy machinery, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and all applicable regulations
  • Perform construction safety compliance audits, pre-task planning reviews, and contractor risk assessments; collaborate with project leadership, superintendents, and contractors to proactively ensure SpaceX construction safety standards and regulatory requirements are met

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on construction safety operations
  • 3+ years of leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (emphasis in Construction Safety preferred)
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to lead people
  • Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments
  • Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions in the design-build environment
  • Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local construction safety regulations (OSHA 1926, Cal/OSHA, etc.)
  • Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, crane/heavy equipment safety, excavation, confined space, and contractor safety management (including contractor pre-qual)
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to construction sites as needed
  • Must be able to work in outdoor construction 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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