Safety Engineer
About The Position
North Wind is advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Engineer to take an active role in designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program for our new industrial campus. This role will lead a process safety initiative, define the safety culture, establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations (OSHA/EPA) from day one. The role will be at the newly initiated Minnesota Aerospace Complex, a state-of-the-art aerospace research and test facility currently under development in Rosemount, Minnesota, focusing on hypersonic flight. The campus will incorporate multiple test facilities, fabrication facilities, and storage buildings.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree from an accredited university in a biological, physical, engineering, or environmental science related field.
- 7+ years of safety experience in a heavy industrial environment (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, or aerospace), with at least 2 years in a leadership or program "stand-up" capacity.
- Expert knowledge of Department of Defense Mil-Std-882, Standard practice for system safety.
- Expert knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and NFPA 70E standards.
- Proven ability to influence site-wide culture and secure "buy-in" from both executive leadership and frontline technicians.
- U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- Experience transitioning a site from the construction phase (OSHA 1926) to full operational status (OSHA 1910).
- Proficiency in EHS Management Software (e.g., Enablon or VelocityEHS) for tracking metrics and audits.
- Experience implementing ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) frameworks.
- Deep familiarity with NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety) and NFPA 45 (Lab Fire Protection) and NFPA 1.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is highly preferred.
- CHMM, HAZWOPER, Incident Commander, and similar additional certifications are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Execute system safety tasks and manage deliverables—including Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHAs), System Requirements Hazards Analyses (SRHAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)—to meet all MIL-STD-882 program milestones.
- Prepare, update, and deliver key MIL-STD-882 safety documents, including Subsystem Hazard Analyses (SSHAs), Operating and Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHAs), and Health Hazard Assessments (HHAs).
- Own the Hazard Tracking System (HTS) to ensure all identified risks are tracked, mitigated, and verified through design verification or testing.
- Represent the safety program at milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) by presenting the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and current hazard statuses.
- Serve as primary point of contact between the facility operations, project and stakeholders including third party engineers and regulators.
- Lead a process safety management program including directing best practices from design commencement through operation for multiple facilities on our aerospace campus. Support a rigorous hazard evaluation process and emphasize comprehensive risk mitigation.
- Be familiar with Campus Safety Management System (SMS), including Emergency Response Plans, Hazard Communication, Confined Spaces, LASER safety, cryogenics, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
- Partner with Facilities and Operations to ensure safety is integrated into the layout of the campus, including machine guarding, pedestrian-vehicle interface, and hazardous material and flammable fluid storage.
- Act as the primary point of contact for task execution pertaining to delivery milestones outlined in the Mil-STD-882 OSHA, EPA, and local fire marshals during inspections and permitting processes.
- Conduct comprehensive Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for all new equipment and industrial processes.
- Lead all incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
