Supervisor, Facilities

Based out of Rocket Lab's new site in Albuquerque, NM as part of the SolAero Technologies acquisition.

About the role

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space — solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. The team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives, including missions to the Moon and Mars with partners such as NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance and operation of all facilities equipment and systems utilizing internal and external resources.
• Develop maintenance policy and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment.
• Develop and execute plans to manage all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
• Develop and execute plans for facilities modifications and improvements with focus on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise and train a staff of employees in the general maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within budgeted guidelines.
• Work hand in hand with subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs; ensure maintenance and project milestones are met and adhere to approved budgets keeping fab and other environments in spec.
• Supervise and manage the Chem Support team to meet manufacturing needs by controlled delivery of chemicals to the factory.
• Supervise and manage the Chem Support team to handle hazardous waste streams in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervise and manage Safety and ERT training of the facilities and chem support technicians.
• Be a member of the site ERT team, supporting and responding to emergency issues and situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS diploma
• 10+ years of experience in a facilities environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area
• Thorough working knowledge of facilities systems and improvement projects
• 5+ years supporting a facilities role as an individual contributor
• 3+ years supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

• Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise
• Wear required PPE as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods
• Move between buildings, labs, and work areas as needed
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

Important Information

ITAR Compliance (U.S. offices): To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. A response may take up to two business days.

New Zealand Offices: For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. These checks include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.