Environmental Technician

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 TECHNICIAN  

Environmental Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our manufacturing facility can support manufacturing goals while meeting all environmental objectives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• 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 department’s 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 
• Perform basic multimedia sampling (water, soil, air) in support of environmental engineers
• Conduct visual inspections of emission sources and associated control equipment (paint/coating booths, filters, combustion equipment, tanks)
• Gather air-related operational data (operating hours, material usage, throughput) and identify emissions, odors, or control-equipment issues; use air-quality tools such as gas meters when required
• Assist environmental engineers with stormwater data gathering, field walk-downs, and other minor but key stormwater tasks
• Input and maintain records in SafetyNets (or equivalent internal environmental tracking system)
• Safely move industrial waste from satellite accumulation areas (SAAs) to the central accumulation area (CAA), applying basic DOT requirements during container movement and placement for shipments
• Perform both minor and major spill response and cleanup in accordance with the SPCC

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 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 
• Experience performing multimedia sampling and using air-quality monitoring tools (e.g., gas meters)
• Working knowledge of stormwater permit requirements and ability to support permit-related field activities
• Familiarity with internal environmental reporting systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
• Position requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted 

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.  

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