HSE Manager
Briggs, TX
Our client is a high-growth aerospace company operating at the cutting edge of launch vehicle development and commercial space. They are seeking an experienced HSE leader to own and drive their Health, Safety & Environmental programs across manufacturing, test, and launch operations. This is a senior, high-impact role embedded in one of the most technically complex and dynamic environments in the industry.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the company's HSE program across manufacturing, test, and launch operations
- Develop and implement HSE management system elements with focus on ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and SIF prevention
- Lead corporate HSE strategy; establish standards, policies, and 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
Operational Safety & Hazard Controls
- Oversee hazard identification, TRA/JSA, risk assessment, and implementation of controls for high-risk activities
- Maintain and continuously improve HSE and SIF prevention written programs, training, and communications
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA 1910/1926, EPA, DOT, and aerospace-specific standards
- Conduct incident investigations and corrective action planning
Test & Launch Operations Support
- 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
Environmental Program Management
- 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 programs
- Maintain chemical inventory programs
Regulatory Compliance & External Interface
- Serve as primary 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
Training, Culture & Improvement
- 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
Education and Experience
Manager Level
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of HSE experience in aerospace or a high-hazard industry
- Experience with hazardous operations programs
- Incident investigation and training experience
Senior Manager Level
- 8–12+ years of HSE experience with 3+ years in a leadership capacity
- Multi-site HSE ownership experience
- Experience supporting test, launch, or DoD/NASA operations
- Experience designing or managing test safety programs, propellant safety, or range safety
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations
- Familiarity with cryogenic and hypergolic propellants, pressure systems, and energetic devices
- CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certification (desired)
- HAZWOPER 40 certification (desired)
- Energetics/explosives safety experience (desired)
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 or NASA-STD-8719 (desired)
- Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and boom lifts (a plus)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel between TX and CA sites
- Ability to work extended hours during critical test/launch operations
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions
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