Construction Safety Engineer

The posting, as SpaceX wrote it

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.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of a team of technicians and engineers, you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the McGregor, TX rocket-engine test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both environmental and occupational safety, is hands-on in a high-energy test environment, and can manage contractor and contingent-labor EHS with the same rigor as employee programs. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with test engineers, stand crews, and technician teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations (hot fire, propellant loading, pressurization, ordnance, cryogenics, and post-test recovery) 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; enter events in Safety Net and drive closure with operations leadership.
• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures for Merlin, Raptor, fabrication, civil/construction, and support shops.
• Implement and develop safety and health programs including but not limited to OSHA general industry and construction standards; HAZCOM, hazmat, cryogenics, compressed gases, and rocket propellants (LOX, RP-1, methane); confined space, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, hot work, and fire watch; powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, cranes/rigging, and heavy equipment; and radiation and laser safety as applicable to test and shop operations.
• Develop safety solutions that resolve EHS hazards/concerns within cost and schedule constraints following a safety order of precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel, property, and the environment are within acceptable risk boundaries.
• Monitor employee and non-employee worker exposure to physical and chemical hazards; recommend and implement controls to eliminate exposure.
• Inspect facilities, test stands, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, lightning/range clear, test abort, etc.) and confirm contractors and contingent workers are included in those plans.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations est

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e communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.

• Familiarity with learning management and qualification systems (Personnel Qualifications, Safety Net, JHA) or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to stop work and influence test, construction, and trade leadership.
• ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar credential; OSHA 30 General Industry and/or Construction.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, TX area.
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when needed to support test operations and contractor mobilization.
• Must be able to work in outdoor test-stand and construction environments, including heat, noise, and elevated work, with required PPE.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .