Environmental Health & Safety Manager

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services complete spacecraft design and manufacturing payloads satellite components and more all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit all while we work to develop Neutron our upcoming medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites payloads and their components including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

EH&S

Rocket Labs Environmental Health & Safety team safeguards our people facilities and environment by driving regulatory compliance proactive risk management and continuous safety improvement. EHS partners cross-functionally support operational excellence high-reliability manufacturing and the safe expansion of Rocket Labs production footprint.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

Based out of Rocket Labs Headquarters in Long Beach CA the Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety operations and support for Rocket Labs Long Beach facilities. You will support the Facilities and Health & Safety organization with deliverables required for internal leadership board of directors and investors.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Provide US based support in the Long Beach Headquarters factory (RLHQ) and Engine Development Center (EDC) for managers and staff relating to occupational health and safety regulations and compliance in the U.S.
• Support US Production Operations team Engineering and Program Management with their delivery of Company mandated occupational health and safety management systems in accordance with the site H&S operation plans.
• Promote the general involvement and engagement of staff in H&S activities in their workgroups. Facilitate the inclusion of H&S matters in everyday production activities (Consistent with companywide activities and programs).
• Provide health and safety services for the business specifically:
• Task / job / equipment-based Risk Assessment and advice / guidance to department managers / supervisors.
• Deliver internal training in H&S topics for US Personnel and coordinate external H&S training requirements.
• Support and facilitate the development of the employee H&S Committee and produce H&S performance data.
• Site Emergency response coordination in case of emergency and emergency preparedness maintenance.
• Coordination of relations with CAL-OSHA VA-OSHA and CAL EPA Long Beach Fire Dept.
• Incident (accident) immediate response first aid and investigation services. (Act as chief / deputy fire warden).
• Occupational health monitoring surveillance management and health wellness and wellbeing services.
• Injury case coordination rehabilitation and work-based assessment for return to work process.
• Management of hazardous substance management and hazardous waste streams and all compliance related topics.
• Act as an IIPP program manager for RLHQ and EDC facilities.
• Coordinate environmental compliance for RLHQ and EDC operations.
• Perform industrial hygiene services for RLHQ and EDC operations.
• Support delivery of occupational health and safety services at other US Rocket Lab locations when required for specific projects.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Health & Safety Environmental Technology or similar field
• 8 years experience in occupational health and safety in a manufacturing construction or logistics-based role
• Occupational health & safety skills to include risk assessment policy training project management hazardous substances and safety in manufacturing engineering

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in Health & Safety Environmental Technology or similar field
• Certified Health & Safety Professional
• 10 years experience in occupational health and safety in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and practical experience in emergency management and / or occupational health and workplace hygiene
• Membership of a relevant Safety organization such as ACGIH ASSP or similar

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit use hands and fingers operate computer keyboard and controls and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.