Safety Engineer II - Energetics & Test Operations

Dimensions IT Services; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Employee assistance program

9/80 schedule

On-site perks

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented Safety Engineer II to enhance safety programs in a high-risk manufacturing environment. The role supports regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and incident investigations across energetic handling, manufacturing, and test operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, and operations to design safer processes, lead safety trainings, and monitor safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a safety role, preferably in high-volume manufacturing, chemicals, energetics, or test environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and process safety management (PSM).
• Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, etc.).
• Experience supporting or overseeing hazardous test operations is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies and procedures compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard mitigation, and PHA for energetic handling, manufacturing, and test operations.
• Lead incident investigations and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Support planning and execution of energetic test operations ensuring safety protocols and hazard mitigations.
• Perform routine safety audits and inspections across facilities and job sites.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and operations to design safer processes and test procedures.
• Deliver safety training programs and ensure employee compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend improvements.

Skills

Safety engineering

Hazard analysis

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or related field

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented Safety Engineer II to enhance safety programs in a high-risk manufacturing environment. The role supports regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and incident investigations across energetic handling, manufacturing, and test operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D, and operations to design safer processes, lead safety trainings, and monitor safety metrics.