EH&S Specialist II, Second Shift New Long Beach, California, United States

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an EHS Specialist for a second shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) to lead and execute safety initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will guide incident investigations, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators to embed safety into daily work and projects.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, risk assessment, and strong knowledge of OSHA-related regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Sciences (EPA)
• 3+ years of experience in the EHS field
• Experience managing safety programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong incident investigations, root cause analysis and risk mitigation
• Strategic, collaborative mindset with SME EHS knowledge
• Knowledge of CalOSHA, SCAQMD, DTSC, RCRA and hazardous waste regulations
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level EHS support across departments by understanding processes and applying improvements
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Develop and drive safety culture initiatives
• Prepare EHS-related documentation and activities
• Monitor waste disposal, spill prevention and risk controls
• Create and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Implement EHS training across work centers

Skills

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

EHS policy development

Project management

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum.

About the Team

The EHS team carries a profound responsibility to keep people and the environments where we operate safe while we build the future. We're not here to slow things down; we're here to enable safe speed. At this stage in Relativity’s trajectory, you'll have the rare opportunity to shape how EHS is embedded in every process and decision, from the factory floor to the launch pad. We have a voice at every level, and we use it to build a culture where EHS isn’t just about compliance, but rather a shared responsibility amongst all employees.

About the Role

This is a second shift position from 2:00pm - 10:30pm

EHS Specialists are the initiators and leaders for tasks and objectives related to larger projects and EHS strategy at Relativity’s locations. They are strategic project managers, safety culture drivers, and EHS subject matter experts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing expert-level collaborative EHS support to departments across the site, including engineers, specialists, and technicians, by forming a deep understanding of their processes and how EHS can enhance and improve upon them
• Driving incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
• Developing and driving initiatives that foster a positive safety culture
• Preparing and providing support for EHS-related activities and documentation
• Monitor waste disposal, spill prevention and assessing risks while driving mitigation controls to lower risks
• Develop and review risk assessments, such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses)
• Implement EHS training across various work centers

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Sciences (EPA) with a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in the EHS field
• Project management of various safety programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment, including, but not limited to: Confined Space, Crane and Rigging, Control of Hazardous Energy, and Industrial Ergonomics
• 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
• General knowledge and experience with CalOSHA, SCAQMD, DTSC, RCRA and hazardous waste regulations
• Advance skill in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools.

Nice to Have

• OSHA 30-Hour
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• EMT certification and experience

At 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:

$74,000 - $112,000 USD

We 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.