Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (Process Safety)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (PROCESS SAFETY)

This position requires a dedicated process safety professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the process safety team which will include a combination of technicians, specialists and engineers

• Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate process safety involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development

• Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings

• Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion

• Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks

• Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards

• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards

• Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM

• Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local resource agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of process safety disciplines

• 3+ years of process safety management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in process safety, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or system safety engineering

• Experience working in aerospace industry

• Experience leading a team of process safety engineers and technicians

• Advanced knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.

• Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels

• Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for hydrofluoric acid, strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases

• Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.

• Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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