Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

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 applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion

Ensure mission and values are communicated to the team and are integrated within team goals, objectives, and work tasks

Implement all aspects of an occupational safety program, including processes, programs and documentation outlined by OSHA standards

Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios and reaction hazards

Coordinate with and serve as the main point of contact for local resource agencies

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines

5+ years of progressive EHS management experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in process safety, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or systems safety engineering

Experience working in semiconductor industry

Experience with design and commissioning of process systems associated with or similar to those used in semiconductor manufacturing

Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.

Strong command of federal and state EHS laws, regulations, and standards applicable to complex manufacturing; Texas experience preferred

Knowledge of quality tools such as lean manufacturing principles, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Anderson / College Station, TX area

Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Ability to travel up to 50%

Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

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.

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