Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Pecan Island · Not at a SpaceX site · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

As the leader of a dynamic and hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and drive implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs at the Starship high-rate launch site.
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.

Lead comprehensive EHS programs and operational plans across multiple teams, aligned to business goals and SpaceX EHS standards
Set day-to-day priorities and long-range plans for the EHS organization
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 the site leadership level
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 response agencies

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
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

Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in process safety, chemical or mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or systems safety engineering
Experience working in aerospace or energy industry
Experience with design and commissioning of process systems associated with or similar to those used in rocket launch facilities
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; Louisiana 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

This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Pecan Island, LA area
Ability to travel up to 25%