Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (AI Supercomputer)
Memphis · Colossus - Memphis · 3+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 24, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Memphis · Colossus - Memphis
About the role
- As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction, expansion, and operation of SpaceX's advanced AI infrastructure and large-scale compute facilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with department leadership, engineering teams, and facility managers to complete job hazard assessments and implement robust health and safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety standards are not met.
- Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, and other environmental and transportation agencies.
- Work closely with AI hardware engineers, construction teams, and operations technicians to perform detailed safety reviews of complex operations involving high-power systems, cooling infrastructure, and hazardous materials to ensure safe execution.
- Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial response, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and closure.
- Implement and develop safety and health programs, including OSHA general industry and construction standards, HAZCOM, hazmat handling, cryogenics, high-pressure and high-voltage systems, and confined space, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, and electrical safety.
- Develop practical safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/concerns within cost and schedule constraints, following the safety hierarchy of controls.
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans for fires, chemical spills, power events, and other emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs, ideally in high-tech manufacturing, data centers, or industrial construction environments.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or aerospace) with emphasis on occupational health and safety.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification.
- Knowledge of process safety management, high-power electrical systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, and chemical delivery systems common in large-scale compute facilities.
- Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Workplace
- This is an on-site position requiring relocation to the Memphis, TN area (or designated SpaceX facility) if not already local.
Skills
- OSHA
- NFPA
- NIOSH
- EPA
- CERCLA
- RCRA
- DOT
- HAZCOM
