Safety Manager

Arlington, TX E-Space US – Business Support (Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Marketing & Comms, Admin) / Full-Time / On-Site

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

What is the role?
The Safety Manager is responsible for leading all occupational health and safety (OH&S) programs, regulatory compliance activities, and safety culture initiatives across the site. This role advises senior leadership on worker safety risks, regulatory obligations, and corrective actions, while directly delivering safety training, incident investigations, and audit programs. The Safety Manager serves as the subject matter authority on life-safety requirements, emergency response, and EH&S governance.

What you will do

• Leadership Oversight & Governance: Owns OH&S governance at the site level; advises senior leadership on worker safety risks, regulatory exposure, and compliance status.
• Facilities Management: Verifies that facility conditions meet occupational safety requirements, including housekeeping, egress, equipment guarding, and hazard controls.
• Maintenance & Reliability: Verifies that maintenance activities comply with safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work procedures.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S): Leads comprehensive safety programs, incident investigations, safety training delivery, and regulatory audit coordination.
• Physical Security & Site Access: Ensures that physical security controls do not introduce occupational safety risks or compromise emergency egress and life-safety systems.
• Contractor & Vendor Oversight: Qualifies contractors for safety compliance; enforces site safety requirements and monitors contractor safety performance throughout project execution.
• Emergency Management & Business Continuity: Leads life-safety emergency response, drills, and medical coordination; ensures readiness for all credible emergency scenarios.
• Capital Projects & Engineering Support: Reviews capital project designs for safety and regulatory compliance, providing written safety input at each design phase.
• Compliance, Risk & Audit Management: Leads safety audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs; maintains comprehensive safety compliance documentation.
• Training & Competency Management: Defines and delivers safety and regulatory training programs aligned with OSHA requirements, operational hazards, and organizational risk profile.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manages safety program budgets including training resources, PPE, industrial hygiene monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement: Tracks and reports safety performance metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss frequency); drives trend analysis and proactive improvement initiatives.
• Leadership & People Management: Leads safety culture and accountability programs; develops safety competency across all site personnel through coaching, communication, and recognition.

Why you're the right candidate

• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive EH&S experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or facilities-intensive environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926), EPA regulations, and applicable consensus standards (NFPA, ANSI).
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and corrective action programs.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training curricula and managing behavioral safety programs.
• Able to read, write and speak in English.

Additional experience we'd like to see

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) certification.
• Experience managing ISO 45001 or equivalent OH&S management systems.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene monitoring, exposure assessment, and ergonomic program management.
• Experience in process safety management (PSM) environments.
• Proficiency in safety management information systems (SMIS) and incident tracking platforms.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

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  An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off