Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Tucson, AZ

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 to 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.

Based at Rocket Lab Optical Systems’ headquarters in Tucson, AZ, the Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects for our Tucson, Arizona and Chantilly, VA facilities. It also encompasses maintenance and capital expense planning of equipment. You will support the General Manager, with deliverables required for internal leadership, to include developing and managing business operational budgets and reducing expenditures.

• Utilizing internal and external resources
• Manage Rocket Lab Optical Systems facility operations as primary responsibility, including janitorial, maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities. Support to other Rocket Lab North America facilities may be requested.
• Support for major facility renovations / construction projects, may be requested for the timely execution of these projects.
• Develop maintenance policy and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment.
• Develop and execute plans to manage all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
• Develop and execute plans for facilities modifications and improvements with the focus on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and train a staff of employees in the 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 the budgeted guidelines.
• Works hand in hand with subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
• Ensures that project milestones are met and adhered to approved budgets.
• Manages facilities and equipment breakdown ticketing system (JIRA) and set priorities for resolution.
• Manages team to handle hazardous waste streams in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage Equipment Engineering budgets, including equipment maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities, planning, procurement, installation and (de) commissioning of equipment to ensure equipment uptime and reliability in safe conditions.
• Responsible for the implementation and management of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Effective oversight & maintenance of the Rocket Lab Optical Systems facility and building & manufacturing infrastructure therein, adherence to and enforcement of site safety, security and cleanliness requirements.
• Some travel is required. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience - OR - High School Diploma and 12 years of experience
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience
• Facilities management and equipment maintenance experience in an Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, or similar heavily regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience with managing clean rooms
• Expert knowledge of facilities systems and improvement projects
• Occupational health & safety skills to include risk assessment, policy, training, project management, hazardous substances, and safety in…