Environmental Health & Safety Technician - Cape Canaveral, FL
Environmental Health & Safety Technician - Cape Canaveral, FL
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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 of enabling human life on Mars.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNICIAN
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA FDEP RCRA EPA and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental health and safety objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health and Safety
Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting work place hazards and unsafe conditions
Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA permissible exposure limits
Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
Perform department specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE minimizing trip hazards wearing fall protection etc.
Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary
Environmental
Perform tasks related to resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling storage and disposal requirements
Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each departments satellite accumulation area
Ensure all waste is properly labeled
Ensure all waste is properly stored according to its classification.
Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs hazardous waste sign in sheets VOC solvent usage logs
Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor.
Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP
Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility.
Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2 years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental health and safety program
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air soil and water
Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
Ability to multi-task to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
Ability to work in high-volume fast paced environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Cape Canaveral FL area
Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
