Director of Maintenance and Ground Safety
Company: Virgin Galactic
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Who We AreVirgin Galactic, www.VirginGalactic.com (SPCE:NYSE),
recognizes that the answers to many of the challenges we face in
sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile planet, lie in making
better use of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded
our understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about
human ingenuity, physiology and psychology. From space, we are able
to look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space,
the borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From
space, it is clear that there is much more that unites us than
divides us.
"We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer
twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody
- and change the world for good." Sir Richard Branson, Founder,
Virgin Galactic
Your Mission VG is seeking an incredibly talented, energetic, and
experienced Safety Professional to join our team as the Director of
Maintenance and Ground Safety. You will lead, develop, and mentor a
team of six professionals dedicated to Maintenance and Ground and
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Safety. Incumbent is directly
responsible for ensuring assigned tasks are seen through to
successful completion with high-quality work products. You will be
part of the Safety leadership team responsible for creating plans
to successfully execute the vision and goals of the Chief Safety
Officer and Virgin Galactic's comprehensive safety program. You
will develop and report on qualitative and quantitative metrics
through the Reliance Safety Management tool utilizing safety
surveys, reportable injury rates, risk assessments, audit and
inspection results and leadership involvement in Safety to
evaluate, analyze and influence a positive Safety Culture that
proactively manages risk and reduces injuries and capital damage to
our space assets.
Responsibilities
- Oversee continued implementation and continuous improvement of
the VG Safety Management System through execution of the Internal
Evaluation Program (IEP)
- Develop policies and programs to address high hazard operations
or work areas identified through inspection, Job Hazard Analyses,
or Safe Work Plans
- Direct and facilitate the safety investigation process, to
include hazard identification, risk analysis, corrective actions,
and follow up to closure
- Oversee processing of safety reporting system inputs
(Reliance), to include appropriate incident assignments, launching
of investigations, conducting risk assessments, and issuing
corrective actions when necessary
- Oversee management of the VG hazardous waste program for New
Mexico facilities.
- Assess operational and workplace safety through facility
inspections and operational observations
- Provide safety oversight during development of VG technical
publications, to include review of new and existing procedures as
well as providing input during procedure validation
- Oversee safety review processes to include chemical approval,
new equipment approval, vendor approval and other change management
functions during construction, renovation and build out
- Support all emergency response program efforts involving flight
activities
- Provide a resource to all VG leadership to ensure appropriate
safety communication, expectations, and accountability, all in an
effort to drive a positive safety culture at Virgin Galactic
What You Bring
- A Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years' experience in Aerospace
Maintenance and Ground Safety
- Experienced leader with a track record of successful
performance in progressive positions of greater responsibility as a
Safety professional
- Ability to think strategically and provide best advice to the
Chief Safety Officer, Senior leadership in Maintenance, and the
President, Space Missions and Safety
- Talented communicator, both verbally and written, with the
ability to articulate requirements to lead the team in a clear and
direct manner
- Strong teaming and collaboration skills that foster team/peer
unity and cohesiveness in support of Safety Department goals,
mission, and standards
- Ability to build strong business relationships with other
senior leaders throughout the company
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze
workflow/processes to provide excellent service to internal and
external customersDesirable Qualifications
- CSP certification
- Space experiencePhysical and/or Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work all shifts
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver
in tight spaces
- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds
ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology
export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful
permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by
ITAR (22 CFR
- 120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from
the U.S. Department of State.As part of our commitment to health
and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S.
teammates, as well as all newly hired employees.As of October 1,
2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are
fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, ( "fully vaccinated"
means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the
vaccination's last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) . If
you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your
date of hire.Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit,
competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any
manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity,
veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, mental or physical disability or any other legally
protected status. As part of our commitment to health and safety,
COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well
as newly hired employees. As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must
be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the
COVID-19virus, ("fully vaccinated" means at least two week have
expired since receiving the vaccination's last dose as recommended
by the manufacturer). If you are offered employment, this
requirement must be met be your date of hire. Virgin Galactic
complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to
accommodations related to this policy.
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