Hiring: HSE Engineer III - Process Safety Management Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Briggs, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:51:59 Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting high-hazard industrial, aerospace, chemical processing, petrochemical, defense, or energy operations. •3+ years of direct Process Safety Management (PSM) experience supporting highly hazardous chemical or propulsion-related operations. Required Skills: •Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide HSE and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs supporting propulsion testing, hazardous operations, and launch activities. •Serve as the senior HSE and PSM subject matter expert for high-risk aerospace operations involving propellants, cryogenics, pressure systems, hazardous chemicals, and energized systems. •Manage and maintain OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) program elements for applicable highly hazardous chemical processes and operations. •Facilitate 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. •Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure process safety considerations are incorporated into system design, modifications, Management of Change (MOC), and operational readiness activities. •Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and lessons learned implementation for safety, environmental, operational, and process safety events. •Develop and maintain PSM documentation including operating procedures, safe work practices, process safety information (PSI), mechanical integrity records, and compliance audits. •Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new systems, facility modifications, and operational changes involving hazardous materials or energy systems. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field. •Formal training or certification in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP facilitation, or Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). •Strong knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) requirements and risk management principles. •Advanced knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, and hazardous materials regulations. •Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis methodologies. •In-depth knowledge of hazardous energy control, confined space entry, cryogenic systems, pressure systems, hazardous waste management, contractor safety management, and mechanical integrity programs. •Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional teams and influence operational decision-making. •Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teams. •Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Process Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or equivalent certification. •Aerospace, launch operations, propulsion testing, or chemical processing experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!