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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNICIAN

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, & DOT requirements. Works with engineers & technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental, health, & safety objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health & Safety

• Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by Identifying & correcting work place hazards & unsafe conditions
• Monitor employee exposure to job & chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA permissible exposure limits
• Assist in the implementation & compliance of site-specific safety policies
• Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis & personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Perform department specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
• Ensure notification & corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
• Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary

Environmental

• Perform tasks related to resource conservation & recovery act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage & disposal requirements
  • Monitor & manage levels of hazardous waste at each departments satellite accumulation area
  • Ensure all waste is properly labeled
  • Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification.
  • Accurately record & maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs
  • Accurately perform all required hazardous waste & hazardous material storage area inspections
  • Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor.
• Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP
• Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
• Implement the spill prevention countermeasures & control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility.
• Perform environmental compliance & due diligence audits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing & overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health & safety program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage & satellite accumulation areas
• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
• Experience implementing/developing health & safety plans & policies
• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous & non-hazardous material releases to air, soil & water
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work & attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities & to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
• Strong organizational & communication skills are essential
• Ability to work in high-volume, fast paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing to work overtime & weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:      

Level 1: $23.00 - $31.00/hour           

Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour           

Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour           

Your actual level & base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis & may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge & skills, education, & experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses & the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, & dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, & various other discounts & perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.

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 & qualifications & 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans & individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.