Sr. Environmental Engineer, Business Operations

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.
SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The Sr. Environmental Engineer will support the Business Operations team in developing and managing organization-wide environmental programs. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling SpaceX operational targets to meet aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX
Serve as a subject matter expert for site specific environmental partners
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, and state programs
Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
Audit and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software
Audit site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)
Audit site hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals
Audit site industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals
Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory reporting
Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities
Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed
Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
Experience working multi-site operations
Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance
Strong knowledge of EPA and statewide environmental regulations spanning the United States
Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation
Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solution
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies
Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
Ability to work independently and respond at short notice
Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires up to 25% travel to other SpaceX sites as needed
Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
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.
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