Safety And Mission Assurance Department Manager

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position is located on the TEST 3 contract, located at White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The TEST 3 Safety and Mission Assurance Department Manager reports directly to the SLI TEST3 Program Manager.  

The S&MA Department Manager is responsible for the following elements of the NASA JSC TEST 3 contract:

• Quality assurance including work document coordination, process verification, test data acquisition and reporting, datapack processing, acquisition quality assurance, maintenance of the corrective action system, and records and database management. 
• Emergency services, which include fire prevention, protection, and emergency response services to protect WSTF.
• Manages all aspects of Safety and environmental compliance, including system safety, operational/industrial safety, industrial hygiene and non-hazardous waste management.
• All ordnance operations on the site including purchase, receipt, storage, inspection, and maintenance of all ordnance; providing all ordnance training; and onsite disposal of waste explosives.

The SLI TEST 3 Safety and Mission Assurance Department Manager is responsible for the following:

• Serves as primary counterpart to the NASA WSTF Material and Components Chief
• Defines department-level TEST 3 goals and objectives consistent with WSTF goals and objectives
• Defines continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensures accurate resource planning for maximum effectiveness
• Participates as a member of the Management Council and Safety Council
• Oversees creation and maintenance of S&MA program schedules and strategic plan
• Responsible for the training and development of assigned personnel

Required

• BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health
• 10 + years managing the S&MA function in research and development, manufacturing, or similar environment
• Advanced knowledge of industrial hygiene, safety engineering, health physics, and environmental compliance
• Knowledge of EHS standards and experience in conducting EHS audits and EHS training programs
• Experience in managing Quality Assurance programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with emphasis on maintaining positive business relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to follow the safe practices and rules contained in the SLI Corporate Safety and Health Plan and other such rules and practices

Desired

•  Knowledge of regulations and guidance documents from OSHA, EPA, CDC, ACGIH, NIOSH, NFPA, AIHA, ASHRAE, etc.
• Experience with OSHA voluntary programs such as VPP
• Experience in evaluating emergency services (fire fighters and EMTs) in support of organizations
• Knowledge of NASA client, rules, and regulations
• Government contract experience
• Experience with manufacturing a plus
• Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification