HSE Engineer III - Process Safety Management

Job Description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE As an end to end responsive space company Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch land and operate in space anywhere anytime Our small to medium lift launch vehicles lunar landers and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond We utilize carbon composite structures patented propulsion technologies and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly improve reliability and deliver payloads at a lower cost SUMMARY The HSE Specialist III serves as a senior technical authority responsible for leading environmental health safety and Process Safety Management PSM support for Ground Support Equipment GSE propulsion test systems and test operations at Firefly Aerospaces Briggs Texas facility This role provides strategic oversight and technical guidance for high hazard operations involving cryogenic systems pressure systems hazardous chemicals propellants fluid systems energized equipment and complex test infrastructure The HSE Specialist III partners closely with GSE Engineering Test Operations Facilities Propulsion and Maintenance teams to ensure safe design installation operation maintenance and modification of test stands and associated support systems The position is responsible for driving operational risk reduction regulatory compliance emergency preparedness and continuous improvement initiatives across test and GSE operations This individual will lead hazard analyses support process safety initiatives oversee contractor and operational safety compliance and ensure that safety requirements are integrated into all phases of test planning and execution This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision provide mentorship to junior HSE personnel influence organizational safety culture and serve as a key safety partner supporting Fireflys fast paced development and test environment This position is located in our Briggs Texas location RESPONSIBILITIES Lead development implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise wide HSE and Process Safety Management PSM programs supporting propulsion testing hazardous operations and launch activitiesServe as the senior HSE and PSM subject matter expert for high risk aerospace operations involving propellants cryogenics pressure systems hazardous chemicals and energized systemsManage and maintain OSHA Process Safety Management 29 CFR 1910119 program elements for applicable highly hazardous chemical processes and operationsFacilitate and participate in Process Hazard Analyses PHA What If analyses HAZOPs Layer of Protection Analysis LOPA and other formal risk assessments for hazardous systems and operationsPartner with engineering and operations teams to ensure process safety considerations are incorporated into system design modifications Management of Change MOC and operational readiness activitiesLead incident investigations root cause analyses corrective action development and lessons learned implementation for safety environmental operational and process safety eventsDevelop and maintain PSM documentation including operating procedures safe work practices process safety information PSI mechanical integrity records and compliance auditsSupport Pre Startup Safety Reviews PSSR for new systems facility modifications and operational changes involving hazardous materials or energy systemsConduct advanced hazard analyses including Job Hazard Analysis JHA Operating \& Support Hazard Analysis O\&SHA and operational risk assessmentsLead development implementation and oversight of emergency response plans and incident command activities related to hazardous operations and propulsion systemsManage regulatory compliance programs related to OSHA EPA DOT RCRA SPCC hazardous waste air permitting chemical inventory reporting and environmental compliance obligationsServe as the primary interface with regulatory agencies auditors emergency responders and external safety organizationsProvide launch and test operation safety oversight in coordination with mission management Range Safety Fire Department personnel and engineering teamsMentor junior HSE personnel and provide technical guidance to operational teams and contractorsDevelop and deliver advanced safety and process safety training programs including PSM awareness LockoutTagout Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Hazard Communication Respiratory Protection and Emergency ResponseEvaluate contractor and subcontractor compliance with Firefly safety requirements and regulatory standardsTrack and trend safety performance metrics audit findings near misses corrective actions and OSHA recordkeeping requirementsParticipate in test readiness reviews operational readiness reviews and safety review boardsSupport continuous improvement initiatives through audits inspections safety observations and corrective action management systemsTravel to launch manufacturing and test facilities as required to support Firefly operationsQUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelors degree in Occupational Health \& Safety Environmental Science Engineering Industrial Hygiene Chemical Engineering or related technical field5 years of progressive HSE experience supporting high hazard industrial aerospace chemical processing petrochemical defense or energy operations3 years of direct Process Safety Management PSM experience supporting highly hazardous chemical or propulsion related operationsFormal training or certification in Process Hazard Analysis PHA HAZOP facilitation or Layer of Protection Analysis LOPAStrong knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management 29 CFR 1910119 requirements and risk management principlesExperience participating in or facilitating Process Hazard Analyses PHA HAZOPs Management of Change MOC and Pre Startup Safety Reviews PSSRAdvanced knowledge of OSHA EPA DOT NFPA ANSI and hazardous materials regulationsDemonstrated experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis methodologiesExperience developing and implementing emergency response plans and safety management systemsStrong understanding of hazardous energy control confined space entry cryogenic systems pressure systems hazardous waste management contractor safety management and mechanical integrity programsAbility to lead cross functional teams and influence operational decision makingStrong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teamsDesired Certified Safety Professional CSP Certified Process Safety Professional Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or equivalent certification Aerospace launch operations propulsion testing or chemical processing experienceExperience supporting explosive energetic ordnance or propellant operations Experience implementing or auditing PSM programs in high hazard operations Familiarity with mechanical integrity programs and pressure system safety requirements Prior Emergency Response Commander or Incident Commander certification Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems Experience participating in Failure Review Boards Mishap Investigation Boards or operational readiness reviews Familiarity with human factors engineering and ergonomic risk reduction practicesAdditional Requirements Must be willing to work extended hours weekends holidays and off shift schedules in support of test or launch operationsMust be capable of supporting field operations in outdoor environments and varying weather conditionsAbility to climb ladders access elevated platforms wear respiratory protection and support physically demanding operational activitiesAbility to travel as required between operational sitesFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees including generous health dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles parental leave educational reimbursement short term disability pet Insurance and flexible PTO options To conform to US Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR you must be a US citizen lawful permanent resident of the US protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State Firefly Aerospace Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status