EHS Specialist II

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

3d•$74,000 - $112,000

About The Position

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team The EHS team carries a profound responsibility to keep people and the environments where we operate safe while we build the future. We're not here to slow things down; we're here to enable safe speed. At this stage in Relativity’s trajectory, you'll have the rare opportunity to shape how EHS is embedded in every process and decision, from the factory floor to the launch pad. We have a voice at every level, and we use it to build a culture where EHS isn’t just about compliance, but rather a shared responsibility amongst all employees. About the Role Drive incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. Providing EHS support to departments across the site, including engineers, specialists, and technicians. Drive initiatives that foster a positive safety culture. Partnering with the team to create and review risk assessments, such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses). Preparing and providing support for EHS-related activities and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Sciences (EPA, MDEQ).
2–4 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
Knowledge of pressure safety principles, pressure systems, air contaminants and associated exposure controls, fall protection, and other core EHS topics.
Experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), field inspections, and hazard assessments.
Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.
Experience delivering EHS training - Comfortable using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

EMT certification and experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Completion of coursework or training on following topics:
OSHA 30 hour – Relativity will provide this training after start date
Forklift operator certified
Aerial lift operator certified
RCRA / DOT Hazardous Waste Certified – Relativity will provide this training after start date
Bi-Lingual

Responsibilities

Drive incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
Providing EHS support to departments across the site, including engineers, specialists, and technicians.
Drive initiatives that foster a positive safety culture.
Partnering with the team to create and review risk assessments, such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses).
Preparing and providing support for EHS-related activities and documentation.