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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

McGregor, TX
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate is a confident, autonomous operator who thrives while working with minimal supervision and possesses a strong customer service mindset. This position requires a proactive safety leader who can effectively support field teams, leadership, and operational stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
  • Travel extensively (50%+, including both US and international destinations) to support operational sites, launch activities, manufacturing facilities, and business initiatives
  • Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
  • Deliver practical, solution-oriented EHS guidance while maintaining strong relationships with internal customers
  • Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs
  • Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations
  • Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
  • Experience in Human and Organizational Performance philosophy and program implementation
  • Advanced degree in safety engineering
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, training, and communication skills
  • Experience with interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Experience with emergency response communication and incident management
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
  • Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • If not local to SpaceX site relocation will be necessary.
  • Travel Requirement: 50%+ (significant domestic and international travel)

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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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.

About SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX is one of the most influential aerospace companies in the world, transforming space launch, satellite communications, and deep-space transportation. Founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX designs and manufactures advanced rockets and spacecraft, including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship, alongside the Dragon spacecraft and the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The company plays a major role in U.S. space access, national security launch capabilities, and commercial space infrastructure.

For job seekers, SpaceX offers opportunities across some of the most demanding engineering disciplines in the industry, including aerospace engineering, propulsion, software development, avionics, manufacturing, robotics, materials science, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, technicians, and builders who want to work in a high-intensity environment focused on rapid iteration, vertical integration, and hands-on hardware development at scale.

Unlike traditional aerospace contractors that rely heavily on long development cycles, SpaceX operates with a fast-paced, vertically integrated engineering culture where teams design, build, test, and fly systems in rapid succession. Employees often work directly on flight hardware and production systems, contributing to programs that routinely push the boundaries of reusability, launch frequency, and cost reduction in space access.

As global demand for satellite communications, space infrastructure, and national security launch services continues to grow, SpaceX remains one of the most important employers in aerospace and defense-adjacent technology. For professionals seeking a highly challenging, mission-driven career at the cutting edge of spaceflight and advanced engineering, SpaceX stands out as one of the most ambitious and impactful companies in the world.

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