About the role
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, COMPLIANCE/AIR
This role will work with the Vandenberg EHS lead to run the site’s environmental programs for Falcon launch and processing at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The engineer will work in a cross functional environment to maintain various monitoring programs, as well as provide technical expertise on design reviews and operational plans. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields and works well in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and improve environmental programs at SpaceX’s Vandenberg, CA location.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, RCRA, DOT, CUPA, RWQCB, SBCAPCD, and other applicable California and federal regulatory policies.
Use continuous inventory outputs to prepare, quality-check, and submit Tier II and TRI filings on schedule; archive calculations and submission packages.
Maintain the Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP/HMBP), CUPA hazardous-materials inventories, and CERS / Tier II business-plan inputs.
Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities.
Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment, and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators.
Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site.
Work with process owners on equipment/process buy-off and high-hazard chemical operations as they affect air, waste, or HMMP; coordinate source tests and field work with consultants.
Support NEPA documentation, biological monitoring duties, and landing/marine debris mitigation requirements.
Perform internal audi…
