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Environmental Specialist

SpaceX· EHS - Hawthorne
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Hawthorne, CA$33/hr - $39/hrPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Environmental Specialist responsible for maintaining regulatory environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, spill response, and coordination with EHS team at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies
  • Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
  • Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
  • Perform waste determinations of new waste streams
  • Ensure all waste is properly labeled
  • Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
  • Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
  • Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
  • Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor
  • Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate
  • Perform tasks and inspections related to CalEPA and SWRCB regulatory requirements for SPCC, SWPPP, and EPCRA/CalARP
  • Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs
  • Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
  • Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
  • Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs

Skills

Required:Environmental regulatory complianceHazardous waste managementSpill response and containmentRegulatory documentation

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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