Senior Safety Engineer - Propulsion & Energetic Materials

Dimensions IT Services

Lawton (OK)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Dental & vision plans

Flexible schedule

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Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace seeks a Senior Safety Engineer to lead EHS programs at its propellant manufacturing facility in Lawton, OK. The role ensures safe production, storage, handling and testing of energetic materials while complying with federal, state and DoD regulations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in explosives/propellant environments, strong OSHA/process safety knowledge, and proven leadership. Must be able to obtain security clearances and work in high-hazard environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in safety-related field or substantial equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and DoD explosive safety requirements.
Develop and improve safety policies, procedures, and risk management systems.
Conduct PHAs, JHAs, and risk assessments.
Participate in MOC reviews, PSSRs, and process commissioning.
Review operations for compliance with explosive and safety limits.
Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, and energetic incidents using root-cause analysis.
Conduct routine inspections and audits of facilities, magazines, and warehouses.
Track corrective actions through completion and verify effectiveness.
Coordinate contractor safety activities and ensure policy compliance.
Support engineering and operations during modifications and commissioning.
Develop emergency plans and coordinate drills with responders.
Maintain safety documentation and compliance metrics.
Advise site leadership on safety improvements.