Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
SpaceX· EHS - McGregor
McGregor, TXfull-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer providing technical expertise and implementing EHS programs at SpaceX rocket development & test site in McGregor, TX; focuses on environmental and occupational safety, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and program development.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with test engineers and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations to ensure safe execution
- Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial follow-up, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
- Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to: OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases, Confined space, fall protection and lock-out/tag-out, Radiation and laser safety
- Implement and develop environmental programs including but not limited to: SPCC & SWPPP, Title V air permitting, LQG hazardous waste management
- Develop safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/ concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, PPE)
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, ATF, TCEQ, TRRC and other applicable regulatory agencies
- Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
Skills
Nice to have:Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineeringIndustrial and working practices researchProcess safety management, pressure systems, chemical delivery systemsRegulatory interpretation and documentationEmergency response and incident managementMicrosoft Office
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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