HSE Manager

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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