Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

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 rocket has 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 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. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety operations and support for Rocket Lab’s Long Beach facilities. You will support the Facilities and Health & Safety organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

• Associate's 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree