Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

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.

FACILITIES

Rocket Labs Facilities team is responsible for maintenance operations and improvements projects across our locations making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTALHEALTH & SAFETY

Based out of Rocket Labs Headquarters in Long Beach CA the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)is responsibleforand accountablefor leading the development implementation and management of environmental health and safety programs across all US locations. Thisrolerequiresactiveengagement andinitiative totake theappropriateactionsto ensure thatthe companycomplies withall federal state and local regulations while promoting a culture of safety environmental responsibility and risk management. The Director will work closely with various departments todevelop and implement safety programstofoster an environment that prioritizes the well-being of employees and minimizes environmental impact.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Create update and enforce environmental health and safety policiesand programs that arein line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure the company is compliant with all relevant state and federal regulations (e.g. OSHA EPA and local laws) including managing permits safety logs reports inspection records audits and corrective actions. Manage all environmental policies andprograms including hazardous and non-hazardous waste management air permitting pollution and spill prevention and responsestormand wastewater management etc.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste management air and water quality standards and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the companys environmental footprint.
• Conduct regular risk assessments audits and safety inspections across all facilities toidentifyhazards assess risks andtakean active rolein working the problembytakingthenecessary actions todevelop andimplement corrective measures to reduce risks and prevent incidents.
• Developprogramsandtaketheappropriatestepsto ensure compliance withemergency response plans for workplace accidents chemical spills fire safety and natural disasters.
• Lead investigations of accidents injuries and near-miss incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Design and deliver safety training programs to educate employees on safe work practices environmental protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Foster a company-wide safety culture by encouraging open communication on safety issues recognizing safe behaviors and engaging employees at all levels in safety initiatives. Establish and execute continual improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports on EHS performance metrics incidents and compliance for senior management and regulatory bodies. Play a substantive role in developingand advocatingfornecessary programs to ensurecompliance with ESH performance metrics. Ensure that all documentation isaccurateand up to date.
• Develop and manage the EHS budget ensuring cost-effective management of programs and initiatives.
• Work with operations Legal People & Culture engineering and other departments to integrate EHS strategies into business processes and projects.
• Oversee EHS workforce plan; hire develop train and mentor all levels of EHS employees and support staff.
• Oversee the management of consultants as needed includingsolicitingproposals reviewing bids contract negotiations overseeing work assignments reviewing deliverables and billing.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in health & safety Environmental Technology or similar field
• Certified Health & Safety Professional
• 15 years experience in occupational health and safety in manufacturing aerospace environment or construction environment
• Knowledge and practical experience in emergency management and / or occupational health and workplace hygiene
• Occupational health & safety skills to include risk assessment policy training project management hazardous substances and safety in manufacturing engineering

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 fingersoperatecomputer keyboard and controls and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mustbe physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dustfumesand moderate levels of noise.
• Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments while wearingappropriate PPE
• Must be able tolift upto 25lbs unassisted

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.