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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, EHS Training Programs

Bastrop, TXHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

EHS training
manufacturing environment
OSHA
EPA
adult learning principles
instructional design
Technical Program Management
PMP
LMS platforms
MS Office

Nice to have

high-hazard industrial environment
Project Management Professional

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior EHS Engineer to lead the development and implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training programs for its Starlink operations in Bastrop, TX. This role involves designing curricula, conducting needs assessments, delivering training, managing LMS content, and analyzing data to improve safety and compliance in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in EHS, manufacturing, or related fields, and possess strong skills in technical program management, EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA), adult learning principles, and data visualization tools like Power BI. This is an onsite position requiring relocation to Bastrop, TX.

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 HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, EHS TRAINING PROGRAMS

The Senior EHS Engineer provides business unit-level support to SpaceX’s Starlink operations in Bastrop, TX, focusing on the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training programs that enhance operational safety, regulatory compliance, and workforce capability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, and implement comprehensive EHS training curricula, materials, and programs aligned with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and risk reduction priorities.

Conduct training needs assessments, gap analyses, and evaluations of existing programs to identify opportunities for improvement and new content development.

Deliver instructor-led, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions; create and maintain educational materials, job aids, and awareness resources for employees at all levels.

Collaborate with operations, engineering, and EHS teams across the business unit to solicit feedback, ensure training relevance, and integrate lessons learned from incidents, audits, and performance data.

Manage learning management system (LMS) content, tracking, reporting, and compliance documentation for EHS training completion and effectiveness.

Partner with internal stakeholders and/or contractors to enhance training delivery methods, tools, and platforms; manage related projects to completion using a disciplined project management framework.

Analyze training-related data (completion rates, assessments, incident correlations) to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement; develop dashboards and visualizations as needed.

Architect strategic training roadmaps and action plans that support organizational priorities around risk reduction, operational excellence, and EHS maturity.

Identify training and competency challenges, lead problem formulation, determine root causes, and implement creative, effective solutions.

Communicate effectively with different levels of the organization, including training delivery, content reviews with engineers/SMEs, and presentations to leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of experience in EHS, manufacturing, operations, program/project management, training, or related engineering role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs, preferably in a manufacturing or high-hazard industrial environment

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant EHS regulations; familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design

Technical Program Management (TPM) expertise strongly preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP) welcomed

Proficiency with LMS platforms, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision

Innovative thinking to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness and engagement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area

Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations when requested

Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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