The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the: EHS construction safety team (EHS Engineers, Specialists, and Technicians), including primary input into hiring, termination, promotion, performance management, and reward decisions
Review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs
Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce: incident rates, drive contractor engagement, and advance the overall EHS program; drive remedial actions when safety policies are not met and ensure EHS policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by direct reports, project teams, clients, and contractors
Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations (with: emphasis on construction-related requirements) and provide clear guidance to management
Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and: construction stakeholders on job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, contractor onboarding, permits to work, and other key risk management tools to ensure consistent implementation of a robust construction safety program
Hold routine site/operation-wide Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to drive: accountability for execution of EHS performance across contractor groups
What they're looking for
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of regulatory and site-specific: occupational safety policies for construction activities, including regular inspections of sites, temporary facilities, heavy machinery, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and all applicable regulations
- Perform construction safety compliance audits, pre-task planning reviews, and: contractor risk assessments; collaborate with project leadership, superintendents, and contractors to proactively ensure SpaceX construction safety standards and regulatory requirements are met
- Bachelor’s degree
- + years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight: of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on construction safety operations
