EH&S Technician II​/Senior

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable space missions supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket is a frequently launched U.S. rocket and we are developing Neutron for larger constellation deployment.

Our Space Systems designs and builds satellites, payloads, and components for NASA missions and other programs.

EH&S roles 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 to support operational excellence and safe expansion of Rocket Lab’s production footprint.

EH&S Technician II / Senior EH&S Technician

Based on site at Rocket Lab Headquarters and Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California, 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 management of OSHA health and safety programs, policies, forms and training, and compliance with EPA hazardous waste management and permit reporting requirements.

This position can be hired at the EH&S Technician II or Senior EH&S Technician level.

• Handle Rocket Lab headquarters and the Engine Development Center 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

EH&S Technician II

• 5+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in 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

Senior EH&S Technician

• 8+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in 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

• Associates degree or certification within applicable field
• Detail-oriented, follows projects to completion, documents and files OSHA records
• Experience with chemical lab packing
• Ability to research EHS laws and regulations
• 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…