OSRC Test Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight
• Lead OSRC support for flight test operations at deployed locations and remote test sites.
• Oversee safety and compliance activities for system-level and component testing programs and engine testing operations.
• Provide operational safety oversight for test facilities, including the HEAT facility in Jacksonville.
• Support planning and execution of testing campaigns by ensuring appropriate risk controls, safety reviews, and compliance measures are in place.
• Team Leadership
• Manage and provide leadership to OSRC specialists and deployed operations technicians supporting testing activities.
• Directly supervise the Engine Test Specialist and Deployed Operations Technicians across multiple sites.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to ensure strong operational execution and adherence to OSRC standards.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify operational and environmental risks associated with testing operations and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for testing activities, deployed operations, and facility tasks to ensure appropriate hazard controls are established.
• Perform hazard assessments for new tasks, testing procedures, and newly occupied workspaces or facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee hazardous waste management practices, including proper storage, labeling, handling, and coordination of disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support development and implementation of safety procedures, hazard assessments, and risk management practices across test operations.
• Lead incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation when necessary.
• Operational Support
• Partner with engineering, test, and facilities teams to ensure testing activities are executed safely and efficiently.
• Support deployment planning for test operations and ensure appropriate OSRC coverage at remote test locations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational procedures, SOPs, and compliance documentation for testing programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in environmental health and safety, operational safety, or regulatory compliance within aerospace, manufacturing, or test operations environments.
• Experience supporting complex test operations such as engine testing, system testing, or flight test activities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, hazardous waste management, and operational risk management.
• Experience managing or leading technical teams.
• Ability to travel up to 33% to support deployed testing operations and remote test sites.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting aerospace flight test or propulsion test operations.
• Knowledge of environmental and hazardous material regulations including RCRA and related compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting test facilities, laboratories, or specialized engineering test environments.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a combination of office environments, test facilities, hangars, engine test cells, and outdoor field test locations.
• Regular exposure to operational test environments including high-noise areas, moving mechanical equipment, aircraft operations, and propulsion test activities.
• May work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, wind, and outdoor field environments during deployed testing operations.
• Work schedules may occasionally include early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support critical testing operations or flight test schedules.
• Up to 33% travel may be required to support deployed test operations and remote test locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout facilities and operational environments for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and navigate uneven terrain at test sites.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and safety footwear.