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EH&S Manager

K2 Space· Operations
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Los Angeles, CA$125k - $170kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

First EH&S Leader at K2 Space responsible for designing and leading the safety program across manufacturing floor, cleanrooms, and labs to support rapid growth and scale of satellite production.

Responsibilities

  • Build and own K2's EH&S program end-to-end (policies, procedures, training, and governance) tailored to a high-growth satellite manufacturing environment
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal-OSHA, EPA, and California DTSC hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations, including IIPP, Title 8, and Title 22 requirements
  • Lead industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring programs for manufacturing processes involving chemicals, composites, coatings, and other hazardous materials
  • Own cleanroom, lab, and shop floor safety programs, including PPE standards, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and confined space procedures
  • Manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal, including permits and regulatory reporting (Hazmat Business Plan, SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan, etc.)
  • Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking for injuries, near-misses, and environmental incidents
  • Own workers' compensation case management in partnership with the People team and insurance carriers
  • Design and deliver EH&S training for new hires and existing staff across engineering, manufacturing, and lab environments
  • Build emergency preparedness and response plans (fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, evacuation) for a growing facility footprint
  • Define and implement systems to ensure accuracy and completion of EHS tasks across K2; track and report EHS metrics (TRIR, near-miss rates, training completion) to leadership
  • Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S regulatory inspections and audits (Cal/OSHA, fire marshal, local environmental agencies)
  • Partner with Facilities on ergonomic assessments, ventilation, and safety infrastructure as the company scales

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • 7+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or aerospace/hardware environment, including 2+ years building or leading an EH&S function
  • Deep working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, and California hazardous materials/waste regulations
  • Direct experience with hazardous materials handling, industrial hygiene, and chemical safety programs
  • Experience leading incident investigations and managing corrective action programs
  • Comfortable operating hands-on on a manufacturing floor, not just from a desk
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to train and influence engineers and technicians at all levels

Skills

Required:EH&S program designRegulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, OSHA, EPA, DTSC)Industrial hygieneIncident investigation & CAPATraining delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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