Lead, Environmental Health

Lead, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) SpecialistAt Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.Your journey with us is more than just a job it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.About the TeamRelativity Space is looking for a highly motivated Lead Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead our 2nd shift EHS scope. The Lead EHS Specialist will collaborate daily with our Long Beach frontline operations teams and partner with our EHS department to meet EHS objectives and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. This second shift position will be based at our Long Beach HQ manufacturing facility, with coverage of both our Wormhole and Portal sites.About the RoleLead EHS Specialists are the initiators and leaders for objectives related to EHS programs and strategy at Relativity's locations. They facilitate a site's implementation of objectives developed at a corporate level, create site/process specific policies and procedures, solve complex problems, and implement effective solutions. They are agile project managers, environmental compliance champions, safety culture drivers, and EHS subject matter experts.Driving complex incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.Leading timely emergency response and management of critical path EHS incidents and escalationsLeading collaboration on EHS representation to departments across the site, including production and engineering leadership, engineers, specialists, and technicians.Providing clear, timely communication of environmental and safety objectives across various stakeholders.Managing and tracking EHS performance metrics, department, and company objectives and goals.Developing and reviewing risk assessments, such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses).Implement EHS training across various work centers.Incorporate minimum requirements from EHS' corporate office into factory operational programs.Driving completion of environmental inspections, reporting, and recordkeepingDriving internal EHS audits across all work centers to assess safety risks and implement mitigation measures.Monitor waste disposal, spill prevention, and assessing risks while driving mitigation controls to lower environmental risks.Driving initiatives that foster a positive safety culture and continued environmental compliance.Managing and developing a team of EHS Specialists on 2nd shift to meet company objectives and advancement.About YouBachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Sciences (EPA, MDEQ).Minimum of 8+ years' experience working in the EHS field.Minimum 3+ years' experience as a people leader.Project management of various safety programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Including, but not limited to: Confined Space, Crane, High Pressure, High Voltage, Industrial Hygiene and Laser Safety.Demonstrate innovative, technical approach to complex incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, Job Hazard Assessments and EHS policies and procedures.Strategic and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across varying departments and levels to provide subject matter expert (SME) EHS support.Advance knowledge and experience with CalOSHA, SCAQMD, LARWQCB, CUPA, DTSC, RCRA and hazardous waste regulations.Advance skill in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools.Nice to Haves but Not RequiredOSHA 30-HourHAZWOPER 40-HourAssociate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP)EMT certification and experienceAt Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more Hiring Range: $121,000 - $155,100 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.