Supervisor, Facilities

Rocket Lab•Albuquerque, NM

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Facilities is based at Rocket Lab’s Albuquerque, New Mexico site and is responsible for facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects across the site. The role supports the Senior Manager, Ops Support with deliverables required for internal leadership. It supervises facilities staff and the Chem Support team, ensuring facility systems, maintenance work, projects, chemical delivery, and hazardous waste handling meet operational, safety, regulatory, schedule, and budget requirements. The position also serves on the site Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Requirements

High school diploma.
10 or more years of experience in a facilities environment.
Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise.
Wear required personal protective equipment as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods.
Move between buildings, labs, and work areas as needed.
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area.
Thorough working knowledge of facilities systems and improvement projects.
Five or more years supporting a facilities role as an individual contributor.
Three or more years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and operation of facilities equipment and systems using internal and external resources.
Develop maintenance policies and procedures to ensure buildings, grounds, and associated equipment function optimally.
Develop and execute plans for building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
Develop and execute plans for facilities modifications and improvement projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
Supervise and train employees performing general maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within budget guidelines.
Work alongside subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Ensure maintenance and project milestones are met and approved budgets are followed while keeping fab and other environments in specification.
Supervise and manage the Chem Support team to meet manufacturing needs through controlled delivery of chemicals to the factory.
Supervise and manage the Chem Support team’s handling of hazardous waste streams in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Supervise and manage Safety and ERT training for facilities and Chem Support technicians.
Serve as a member of the site ERT team, supporting and responding to emergency issues and situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.