{"id":2984866,"url":"https://alion.io/job/firefly-aerospace-hse-engineer-iii-process-safety-management","title":"HSE Engineer III - Process Safety Management","company":{"id":63753,"name":"Firefly Aerospace","domain":"fireflyspace.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/firefly-aerospace-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Briggs, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":75000,"max_usd":136000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":4330},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Human Factors Engineering","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Node JS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-20T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T05:18:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE\nFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space - anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.\nSUMMARY\nThe 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 Aerospace’s Briggs, Texas facility.\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nThis 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 Firefly’s fast-paced development and test environment.\nThis position is located in our Briggs, Texas location\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nLead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide HSE and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs supporting propulsion testing, hazardous operations, and launch activities.\nServe as the senior HSE and PSM subject matter expert for high-risk aerospace operations involving propellants, cryogenics, pressure systems, hazardous chemicals, and energized systems.\nManage and maintain OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) program elements for applicable highly hazardous chemical processes and operations.\nFacilitate 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 operations.\nPartner with engineering and operations teams to ensure process safety considerations are incorporated into system design, modifications, Management of Change (MOC), and operational readiness activities.\nLead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and lessons learned implementation for safety, environmental, operational, and process safety events.\nDevelop and maintain PSM documentation including operating procedures, safe work practices, process safety information (PSI), mechanical integrity records, and compliance audits.\nSupport Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new systems, facility modifications, and operational changes involving hazardous materials or energy systems.\nConduct advanced hazard analyses including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Operating & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), and operational risk assessments.\nLead development, implementation, and oversight of emergency response plans and incident command activities related to hazardous operations and propulsion systems.\nManage regulatory compliance programs related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, SPCC, hazardous waste, air permitting, chemical inventory reporting, and environmental compliance obligations.\nServe as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, emergency responders, and external safety organizations.\nProvide launch and test operation safety oversight in coordination with mission management, Range Safety, Fire Department personnel, and engineering teams.\nMentor junior HSE personnel and provide technical guidance to operational teams and contractors.\nDevelop and deliver advanced safety and process safety training programs including PSM awareness, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and Emergency Response.\nEvaluate contractor and subcontractor compliance with Firefly safety requirements and regulatory standards.\nTrack and trend safety performance metrics, audit findings, near misses, corrective actions, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements.\nParticipate in test readiness reviews, operational readiness reviews, and safety review boards.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives through audits, inspections, safety observations, and corrective action management systems.\nTravel to launch, manufacturing, and test facilities as required to support Firefly operations.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.\n5+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting high-hazard industrial, aerospace, chemical processing, petrochemical, defense, or energy operations.\n3+ years of direct Process Safety Management (PSM) experience supporting highly hazardous chemical or propulsion-related operations.\nFormal training or certification in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP facilitation, or Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).\nStrong knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) requirements and risk management principles.\nExperience participating in or facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).\nAdvanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, and hazardous materials regulations.\nDemonstrated experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis methodologies.\nExperience developing and implementing emergency response plans and safety management systems.\nStrong understanding of hazardous energy control, confined space entry, cryogenic systems, pressure systems, hazardous waste management, contractor safety management, and mechanical integrity programs.\nAbility to lead cross-functional teams and influence operational decision-making.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teams.\nDesired\nCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Process Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or equivalent certification.\nAerospace, launch operations, propulsion testing, or chemical processing experience.\nExperience supporting explosive, energetic, ordnance, or propellant operations.\nExperience implementing or auditing PSM programs in high-hazard operations.\nFamiliarity with mechanical integrity programs and pressure system safety requirements.\nPrior Emergency Response Commander or Incident Commander certification.\nExperience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.\nExperience participating in Failure Review Boards, Mishap Investigation Boards, or operational readiness reviews.\nFamiliarity with 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