Senior EHS Specialist (Cape)

The role

The Senior EHS Specialist will collaborate with engineering and operational teams on safety topics from planning through execution. This role involves identifying hazards, performing risk assessments, and building safety processes for Launch Operations.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams on safety topics
• Identify hazards and perform risk assessments like Job Hazard Analyses
• Implement effective control measures
• Participate in the build and activation of launch pad ground support equipment
• Build out safety processes and programs for Launch Operations
• Balance time between program development and in-field support
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Provide corrective action recommendations
• Provide vehicle processing and launch support

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, ANSI, ASME, and/or related safety standards
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analysis, and incident investigations in complex technical environments
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement strategies for various safety programs in a high-speed technical environment

Nice to have

• Experience with high-pressure systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, or gas-based) and/or high voltage systems, NFPA 70E, electrical safety, and LOTO in industrial or launch operation environments
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene related disciplines such as air monitoring, noise dosimetry, respiratory protection, toxicology, etc.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 30 hour, CIH, or other professional safety certifications
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office tools including familiarity with Power BI and PowerApps
• Experience in pressure systems, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, launch operations, aerospace, or other complex technical environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

Before you apply

• Must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.