Environmental Health & Safety Technician

SpaceX is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Technician in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations (OSHA, RCRA, EPA, DOT), managing hazardous waste, conducting safety inspections, and implementing safety policies. The technician will work closely with engineers and technicians to maintain a safe manufacturing environment while supporting the company's goals of exploring space and enabling human life on Mars.
About the position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one without. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. This role involves working with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA/RCRA, DOT and CUPA
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• Perform tasks related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
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• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department's satellite accumulation area
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• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
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• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
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• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC Solvent usage logs
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• Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
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• Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor
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• Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP
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• Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
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• Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility
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• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies: spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste
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• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
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• Manage hazardous materials and ensure all hazardous material are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas
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• Perform boots-on-the-ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions
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• Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by Cal OSHA permissible exposure limits
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• Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
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• Coordinate with the EHS Technician Supervisor and EHS Manager to develop and implement new safety policies as required
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• Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
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• Conduct and/or coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs and assist with emergency response training drills
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• 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.
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• Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
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• Perform inspections of the site's emergency response equipment
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• Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary
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• Conduct inspections of hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, eye wash/shower, outdoor equipment stormwater collection areas, construction SWPPP BMP, industrial SWPPP BMP's, weekly safety inspections, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting/exits, self-contained breathing apparatus, spill prevention countermeasures and control plan, forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, fall protection equipment, lifting straps and slings

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

Nice-to-haves
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
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• Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
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• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
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• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
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• Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
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• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
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• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
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• Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
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• Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
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• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential

Benefits
• Pay range: EHS Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $31.00/hour
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• EHS Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour
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• EHS Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour
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• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
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• Potential discretionary bonuses
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• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
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• Short & long-term disability insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Various other discounts and perks
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• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
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• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year