EHS Tech I

SolAero by Rocket Lab is a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar  panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications. 
We are the world’s only vertically integrated, end-to-end supplier of satellite solar  arrays. SolAero’s proven flight heritage, high volume production capability and  technology position us to service the world’s most demanding satellite applications.  Since 2001, SolAero solar cells or panels have supplied primary power to over  1,000 successful space missions.

BASIC SCOPE/PURPOSE:

 The EH&S Technician supports Specialists and the overall EH&S Department in  satisfying EHS regulatory requirements for the company. In this role you will assist  with the application of matters of compliance with federal, state and local EH&S  laws and regulations (including internal requirements).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Document all responsible activities as required by Local, State and Federal law and internal company practices.
• Assist EH&S Specialists with the implementation and enforcement of the  company’s safety policies.
• Assist EHS team by responding to and assessing employee concerns.
• Support EHS Specialists in identifying hazards for high risk activities,  assessing the risks, and completing risk assessment reports.
• Support EHS Specialists 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

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• May assist in conducting analyses and preparing technical reports.
• May carry out EHS inspections and make recommendations as appropriate  for improvement of safety, health and environment.
• May assist with EHS tours, audits, & surveys to document compliance  status.
• May assist with updating policies, procedures, documents and forms.
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma / GED and 1- 3 years of relative experience.
• Associate’s Degree in a related field of study is preferred.
• Combination of relative education and experience will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each  essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of  the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT).
• Ability to work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), written and  verbal instructions, specifications or drawings.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Familiarity with, or knowledge of, Federal and Local EHS regulations a plus.
• Familiarity with, or knowledge of, OSHA regulations a plus.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of  those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend and stoop.
• Required to work inside and outside of facility buildings.
• Ability to work in environments with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to move up to a 55-gallon drum using a manual dolly.
• Ability to lift up to a 40-pound box occasionally

  Ability to repeatedly lift up to 10-pound bottles.
• Ability to correctly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as, but  not limited to:
                      *Cleanroom suit (Bunny-suit)
                      *Air-Purifying Respirator (APR), Full-Face Respirator, Self-Contained 
                      *Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or air lin