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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Sr. Environmental Engineer

sunnyvale, CA

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About this opportunity

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP lists this Sr. Environmental Engineer opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (SATELLITES)

As part of the SpaceX Satellites Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical EHS support to our satellite manufacturing teams. You will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety to our satellite and dish manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast- paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement and improve environmental compliance programs at SpaceX’s Silicon Engineering and Satellites locations including Redmond, WA, Woodinville, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, Irvine, CA and Palo Alto, CA

Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by applicable California, Washington and federal regulatory agencies

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

Operate and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

Maintain site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)

Responsible for air compliance, recordkeeping and reporting requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local regulatory agencies

Maintain the site’s hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals

Maintain the site’s 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

Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

Experience working multi-site operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

California and Washington regulatory and environmental compliance experience

Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under California Air Quality Management Districts/Air Pollution Control Districts and Washington State Department of Ecology jurisdiction

Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and Washington State Department of Ecology

Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance in California and Washington

Experience with following agencies: California Air Quality Management District/Air Pollution Control Districts, Los Angeles County Sanitation District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Certified Unified Program Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Washington State Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Agency

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 solutions

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 a short notice

Highly self-motivated and able

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sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US

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