Firefly Aerospace

EHS Manager

Firefly Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Briggs • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the companys HSE program across manufacturing, test, and launch operations
  • Develop and implement HSE management system elements with focus on ISO45001, ISO14001 and SIF prevention
  • Lead corporate HSE strategy; establish standards, policies, procedures across multiple sites
  • Serve as the senior SME on environmental compliance, occupational safety, hazardous operations, pressurized systems, emergency response, and process safety
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing HSE team
  • Oversee hazard identification, TRA/JSA, risk assessment, and implementation of controls for identified high risk activities
  • Maintain and continuously improve HSE and SIF prevention written programs, training, and communication
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, DOT, and aerospace-specific standards
  • Conduct incident investigations and corrective action planning
  • Provide HSE oversight for hazardous test operations including engine firings, high-pressure systems, LN2/LOX systems, and ground support equipment
  • Support launch operations including hazard reviews, emergency preparedness, and interface with Range Safety
  • Review Work Instructions for hazardous operations to ensure proper controls are implemented
  • Oversee compliance with RCRA, TCEQ, DTSC, hazardous waste, air/water permits, SPCC, Tier II, TRI and applicable state requirements (CA, VA)
  • Manage environmental monitoring and waste minimization
  • Maintain chemical inventory programs
  • Serve as the point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, environmental permitting, and compliance visits
  • Manage ATF ordinance compliance across multiple sites and serve as the Responsible Person for maintaining ATF licensing
  • Lead HSE training programs including hazardous operations, general safety, and emergency response
  • Drive safety culture through engagement and visibility
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting for HSE performance

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related
  • 5+ years HSE experience in aerospace or high-hazard industry
  • Strong OSHA/EPA/NFPA knowledge
  • Experience with hazardous operations programs
  • Incident investigation and training experience
  • 8-12+ years experience with 3+ years leadership for Senior Manager Level
  • Multi-site HSE ownership
  • Experience supporting test, launch, or DoD/NASA operations
  • Experience designing or managing test safety programs, propellant safety, or range safety
  • Desired CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent
  • HAZWOPER 40
  • Energetics/explosives safety experience
  • Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 or NASA-STD-8719
Benefits
  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • flexible PTO options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HSE management systemISO45001ISO14001SIF preventionhazard identificationrisk assessmentincident investigationenvironmental monitoringhazardous operations programstest safety programs
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteam developmentcommunicationengagementvisibilitystrategic planningproblem-solvingtrainingcollaboration
Certifications
CSPCIHCHMMHAZWOPER 40