SpaceX

Sr. Industrial Hygienist

SpaceX • $90K — $120K *
Mcgregor, TX 76657In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental, health, and safety operations.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation preferred or in progress.
  • Familiarity with data visualization and analysis tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance industrial hygiene programs across SpaceX facilities.
  • Create and maintain dashboards for tracking hygiene metrics and trends.
  • Leverage data analysis, automation, and AI/ML for exposure monitoring improvements.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate hygiene controls into new designs and processes.
  • Conduct exposure monitoring campaigns and advise on control measures.
  • Standardize and document processes to elevate operational maturity of hygiene functions.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance while exceeding performance standards.
  • Deliver training on industrial hygiene to employees and leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within SpaceX.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and safety.
  • Contributing to pioneering aerospace projects with significant impact.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and exposure to advanced engineering practices.
Full Job Description
SR. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

As part of the SpaceX Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) team, you will be the responsible owner of the Business Operations Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics Programs. This position will be responsible for ensuring that industrial hygiene and ergonomic programs are developed and implemented across all SpaceX locations in addition to being internal expertise for SpaceX EHS leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve industrial hygiene programs across SpaceX facilities, including chemical, noise, and ergonomic exposure assessments.
  • Design and maintain dashboards and metrics to track industrial hygiene performance, exposure trends, and program effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to apply data analysis, automation, and AI/ML to improve exposure monitoring, risk prediction, and program efficiency.
  • Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to integrate industrial hygiene controls into new processes and facilities from the design phase.
  • Lead or support exposure monitoring campaigns and interpret results to recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.
  • Build and document standardized processes and tools to improve the operational maturity of the industrial hygiene function.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable regulations while driving beyond-compliance performance.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for employees and leadership on industrial hygiene topics.
  • Support incident investigations and root cause analysis involving potential exposure events.

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or working toward certification.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) and basic data analysis.
  • Familiarity with applying AI or machine learning to safety or exposure data.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or rapid iteration environments.
  • Knowledge of aerospace or launch vehicle operations.
  • Strong project management and process improvement skills (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as 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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