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.
MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot. Additionally, the campus will include power generation and compute testing facilities that will enable fully optimized development, operation, and testing of the fabrication facility and its products.
This position requires a dedicated safety leader who will be able to use their skill, knowledge, and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before. You will bring deep experience in EHS risk assessment, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and equipment, process, and construction safety. You will have the opportunity to build and lead a talented team of EHS managers, specialists, and engineers. Success depends on clear communication, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment. This role may require up to 50% domestic travel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and Tesla EHS standards
Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization, including EHS managers, specialists, and engineers
Lead EHS risk assessments and drive engineering controls and safeguards that mitigate or eliminate hazards
Coordinate with site leadership to ensure appropriate process safety involvement in department development/modification plans and procedure development
Represent the EHS department at site wide management meetings/briefings
Provide instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and ap…