Environmental Health & Safety Manager

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.

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 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.

• 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 work groups. Facilitate the inclusion of H&S matters in everyday production activities (Consistent with company wide 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.

• 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

• 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

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