What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management position at SpaceX?
SR. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
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:
- Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
- Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
- Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
- Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
- Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
- 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 experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
- 5 years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
- 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
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary
- Willingness and ability to travel 50% domestically and internationally