Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Environmental Health and Safety Technician

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.

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.

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high-performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of a reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Based on site at Rocket Lab’s Stennis Space Center Testfacility in MS, 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 the management of OSHA health and safety programs, policies, forms and training, and compliance with EPA hazardous waste management and permit reporting requirements.

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this position can be hired at the EH&S Technician II, EH&S Technician III, 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 Lead 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.

• 2+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, oil & gas, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• High school diploma or GED

• 5+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, oil & gas, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• High school diploma or GED

• 8+ years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, oil & gas, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• High…