Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will oversee Health and Safety operations at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting safety practices across the organization.
AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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