Manager, Safety and Reliability

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking an EHS Compliance Corporate Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety compliance programs across all company locations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining environmental and safety management systems, overseeing audit and corrective action programs, and providing leadership with clear visibility into compliance performance and risk.

The ideal candidate combines regulatory expertise, auditing experience, and strong program management skills to drive continuous compliance improvement across operational, manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments. This position reports to the EHS Compliance Corporate Director and partners closely with site leaders, operations, legal, facilities, quality, human resources, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide EHS compliance programs, policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements across all locations
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and maintain compliance requirement registers and action plans
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, compliance assessments, and site inspections
• Manage audit findings, corrective actions, preventive actions, and closure verification activities
• Administer environmental permits, registrations, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with requirements related to air emissions, water management, waste management, hazardous materials, and chemical inventories
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, inspectors, auditors, and external compliance agencies
• Coordinate responses to inspections, audit findings, notices, and regulatory inquiries
• Establish standards for incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Track and analyze EHS performance metrics, compliance trends, leading indicators, and lagging indicators
• Develop and deliver EHS compliance training programs and provide guidance to site EHS personnel
• Support compliance activities associated with new sites, facility expansions, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives
• Manage contractor, vendor, consultant, and third-party EHS compliance requirements
• Prepare executive dashboards, compliance reports, audit summaries, and risk assessments for senior leadership
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS compliance requirements into daily operations and business processes

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master's degree in a related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive environmental, health, and safety compliance experience
• Minimum 2 years leading compliance programs, audits, or regulatory initiatives across multiple locations
• Experience managing environmental permits, regulatory reporting, inspections, and compliance programs
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action management
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, engineering, technology, or highly regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification
• Experience supporting multi-site or international compliance programs
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors
• Experience implementing environmental and safety management systems
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations and operational expansion initiatives

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership
• High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Sound judgment and professionalism during inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional partnership skills

Technology Stack:

• Intelex
• VelocityEHS
• Enablon
• Cority
• Regulatory compliance management platforms
• Chemical management systems
• Regulatory content management tools
• Enhesa
• 3E
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Power BI
• Tableau
• EHS reporting and audit management systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to review regulatory documentation, audit reports, permits, compliance records, and technical reports
• Ability to travel up to approximately 25% to support domestic and international site visits, audits, inspections, and compliance activities
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during facility inspections and site assessments
• Ability to climb stairs and access operational, industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing environments as required
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective footwear

Benefits & Perks

At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.