Sr. Program Safety and Reliability Engineer III

Protingent

North Hollywood, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Building Commissioning, Campaigns, Change Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Conservation, Construction Safety, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Go Programming Language (Golang), HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis), Hazard Analysis, Incident Response, Industrial Hygiene, Legal, Life Safety Systems, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Pilot Plant, Process Safety Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, Reliability Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Codes, Safety Engineering, Safety Process, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Design, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Testing, United States Citizen, Verification Plans

LOCATION

North Hollywood, CA

POSTED

5 days ago

Position Title: Sr. Program Safety and Reliability Engineer III

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Safety Engineer with our client in North Hollywood, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the embedded senior program safety engineer supporting the Space Resources Program team through design, build, commissioning, and test execution
Implement safety programs and practices for the evaluation and control of potential hazards including, but not limited to, industrial hygiene concerns, fall protection, confined space, lock out/tag out, process safety management, hazard assessments, hearing conservation and noise hazards, heat stress, chemical hazards, and environmental management in support of program operations
Lead early hazard identification efforts and carry hazards through evaluation, control definition, mitigation planning, verification, and closure
Provide subject matter expertise in design reviews, test reviews, readiness reviews, and operational planning
Support safety and reliability assessments for both flight and non-flight hardware, with emphasis on developmental systems, exotic materials, and non-routine processes
Perform a wide range of safety consultation services, including planning, managing, and reporting the results of assessments
Support incidents and emergencies, including spills, injuries, hazardous operations, equipment upsets, abnormal test conditions, and other emergency situations
Partner closely with the corporate EHS team to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations
Prepare technical reports, safety assessments, readiness summaries, investigation findings, and other documentation as required
Continually update and ensure compliance with our client's processes and procedure.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or a related technical field
10+ years total work experience in safety, EHS, process safety, system safety, reliability engineering, or operational risk management
5+ years work experience in an operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, chemical industry, pilot plant, prototyping, or test operations
Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and state/local regulations
Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods and hazard control principles
Experience supporting hazard assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Experience supporting incident/accident reporting practices, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure
Ability to provide safety input to design reviews, test reviews, readiness reviews, and non-routine operations
Knowledge and ability to use industrial hygiene tools and monitors, or ability to interpret and apply industrial hygiene data in partnership with EHS
Expertise in writing technical reports, safety assessments, procedures, and investigation summaries
Good analytical skills and attention to detail, with an ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information
Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, test, facilities, and EHS teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with evolving program needs and schedule pressure
Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds, physically climb multiple flights of stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather or industrial conditions as needed.

Desired Job Qualifications:

15+ years total work experience in safety, EHS, process safety, system safety, reliability engineering, or operational risk management
7+ years work experience in operational aerospace, manufacturing, chemical processing, pilot plant, R&D, or developmental test environments
Experience supporting high-risk test campaigns, startup/commissioning, or 24/7 operations
Experience with:
Management of Change (MOC)
non-routine process approval
construction safety oversight
emergency response planning
test readiness reviews / go-no-go reviews
corrective action and GEMBA action closure
Experience supporting systems involving:
high-temperature operations
high-power electrical systems
vacuum systems
compressed gases
hazardous chemicals
stored energy / thermal mass hazards
Strong knowledge of incident response and emergency coordination for spills, gas releases, thermal events, and abnormal operating conditions
Demonstrated ability to work across functions (design, operations, test, EHS, quality/mission assurance) to drive closure of risk mitigations.
Experience partnering closely with a corporate EHS organization while serving as an embedded program safety resource
Experience supporting early-stage technology development, exotic materials, and novel processes
Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification
Advanced degree in engineering, safety, chemistry, environmental science, or a related technical field.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Location: North Hollywood, CA (Onsite).
Pay Rate: $70-$85/hr.
ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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