EH&S Technician I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

2d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab’s 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 Lab’s production footprint.
Based on site at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex, the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician is responsible for the company’s overall compliance with federal, state and local health, safety and environmental regulations. This includes the support of OSHA health and safety programs, policies, forms and training, and compliance with EPA hazardous waste management and permit reporting requirements.
(Please note: this position can be hired at the EH&S Technician I or EH&S Technician II)

Requirements

• Experience in an environmental, health and safety role in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, oil & gas, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience handling and managing operations of hazardous materials and waste in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, oil & gas, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or certification within applicable field
• Detail-oriented, follows projects to completion, documents and files OSHA records
• Ability to research EHS laws and regulations
• Experienced
• Knowledge of chemicals, acids, bases, solvents and toxics and important properties
• Ability to quickly assist with unique and challenging EHS precautions for new or existing processes
• Ability to train or schedule and coordinate training for diverse teams regarding EHS
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, investigations and coordinate resolutions
• Manages hazard identification and ensures completion of corrective actions
• Responds to emergency incidents as part of a team and assists with incident investigation
• Trains or assists with training, monthly meetings and quarterly drills
• Acts as a safety ambassador with the employees
• Experience with cleanroom regulations
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Support Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex’s environmental health and safety operations as primary responsibility
• Inspect work areas and document all responsible activities as required by Local, State and Federal law and internal company practices.
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of the company’s environmental, health and safety policies throughout all areas.
• Assist EHS Manager by responding to and assessing employee concerns.
• Support in identifying hazards for high-risk activities, assessing the risks, and completing risk assessment reports.
• Support in evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability and outcome of hazards.
• Assist with Incident Investigations.
• Assist in the evaluation of equipment, tasks, processes, workstations, office and manufacturing environment to identify EH&S or ergonomic issues.
• Complete necessary tasks to attain certifications necessary to complete job requirements: FIT test, training & safety certifications, PPE certifications, etc.
• Responsible for hazardous material and waste spill response, containment and disposal.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED