SpaceX

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management

SpaceX • $100K — $120K *
Mcgregor, TX 76657In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 5+ years in EHS design and operational oversight
  • Experience managing contractor safety programs
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
  • Experience in high-risk or industrial environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement contractor management safety programs
  • Collaborate with supply, legal, and operations for program success
  • Provide expert EHS support as a trusted advisor
  • Travel domestically and internationally for coordination
  • Conduct site assessments, audits, and safety inspections
  • Implement tailored safety programs and training
  • Respond to urgent safety concerns and conduct incident investigations
  • Champion a strong safety culture while meeting operational demands

Benefits

  • Opportunity for extensive travel domestically and internationally
  • Engagement in a fast-paced and dynamic organization
  • Support for professional growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for exposure to various operational environments
  • Involvement in developing critical safety programs and initiatives
Full Job Description
SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
  • Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
  • Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
  • Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
  • Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
  • Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs
  • Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations
  • Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
  • 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
  • Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, training and communication skills
  • Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Experience with emergency response communication and incident management
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary
  • Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally


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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