EHS Manager

About Firefly Aerospace Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch land and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond As the partner of choice for critical space missions Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24 hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing Headquartered in north Austin Texas Firefly is looking for passionate hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space About the Role The HSE Manager Senior Manager leads the Health Safety &

• Environmental programs across manufacturing test and launch operations This role provides technical leadership regulatory compliance oversight and operational risk management for one of the most dynamic aerospace environments in the industryincluding cryogenic and hypergolic propellants pressure systems energetic devices high risk fabrication processes high volume testing and launch site activities This role directly manages HSE EngineersSpecialists and partners with Engineering Manufacturing Test Ops Launch Ops and Quality to integrate safety into all phases of hardware and mission operations RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership &
• Strategy Lead the companys HSE program across manufacturing test and launch operationsDevelop and implement HSE management system elements with focus on ISO45001 ISO14001 and SIF preventionLead corporate HSE strategy; establish standards policies procedures across multiple sitesServe as the senior SME on environmental compliance occupational safety hazardous operations pressurized systems emergency response and process safetyBuild mentor and develop a high performing HSE teamOperational Safety &
• Hazard Controls Oversee hazard identification TRAJSA risk assessment and implementation of controls for identified high risk activitiesMaintain and continuously improve HSE and SIF prevention written programs training and communicationEnsure compliance with NFPA OSHA 19101926 EPA DOT and aerospace specific standardsConduct incident investigations and corrective action planning Test &
• Launch Operations Support Provide HSE oversight for hazardous test operations including engine firings high pressure systems LN2LOX systems and ground support equipmentSupport launch operations including hazard reviews emergency preparedness and interface with Range SafetyReview Work Instructions for hazardous operations to ensure proper controls are implementedEnvironmental Program Management Oversee compliance with RCRA TCEQ DTSC hazardous waste airwater permits SPCC Tier II TRI and applicable state requirements CA VAManage environmental monitoring and waste minimizationMaintain chemical inventory programsRegulatory Compliance &
• External Interface Serve as the point of contact for regulatory inspections audits environmental permitting and compliance visitsManage ATF ordinance compliance across multiple sites and serve as the Responsible Person for maintaining ATF licensingTraining Culture &
• Improvement Lead HSE training programs including hazardous operations general safety and emergency responseDrive safety culture through engagement and visibilityDevelop metrics dashboards and reporting for HSE performanceQUALIFICATIONS Required Manager Level Bachelors in Safety Engineering Environmental Science or related5 years HSE experience in aerospace or high hazard industryStrong OSHAEPANFPA knowledgeExperience with hazardous operations programsIncident investigation and training experienceSenior Manager Level 812 years experience with 3 years leadershipMulti site HSE ownershipExperience supporting test launch or DoDNASA operationsExperience designing or managing test safety programs propellant safety or range safetyDesired CSP CIH CHMM or equivalentHAZWOPER 40Energeticsexplosives safety experienceFamiliarity with AFSPCMAN 91 710 or NASA STD 8719Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and boom lifts a plusAdditional Requirements Ability to travel between TX and CA sitesAbility to work extended hours during critical testlaunch operationsAbility to work in outdoor conditionsDisclaimer Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees including generous health dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles parental leave educational reimbursement short term disability 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