Process Safety Engineer

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.

PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER (TERAFAB)

The SpaceX Terafab Environmental Health & Safety team in College Station, Texas is seeking a highly driven engineer to establish process safety parameters across a variety of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. A successful engineer in this role will thrive in a high-paced collaborative environment, establishing themselves as a process safety SME with key stakeholders at Terafab.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of advanced chemical and nanotechnology systems at Terafab and recommend controls to manage risks to the lowest extent practicable
• Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios, exhaust and chemical delivery systems, and chemical heavy processes
• Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), as well as risk assessments and hazard analyses on complex process equipment
• Implement and field validate safety-critical instrumentation, controls, and interlocks during Safety Level 1-3 and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
• Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all pillars of PSM

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in process safety or chemical engineering
• 3+ years of experience with design and commissioning chemical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in chemical engineering
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, instrumentation diagrams, etc.
• Experience with reviewing safety control circuits and calculating safety performance levels
• Experience with design and commissioning of process systems for strong acids and bases, pyrophoric and flammable gases, and exotic semiconductor chemistries
• Advanced understanding of industry codes, standards, and practices such as ASME, NFPA, ANSI, IBC/IFC, RAGAGEP, etc.
• 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, What-if evaluations, and various problem solving approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Enthusiasm for the missions of enabling global internet connectivity and multi-planetary life

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the College Station, TX area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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