Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Due to the nature of work performed candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Department of War Secret, or higher, level security clearance.

• Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Develop, implement, andmonitorcomprehensive health and safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance withOSHA and other National Consensus standards (ANSI, NFPA,MSHA,DOT, and NIOSH) and site-specific regulations

• Set strategic safety objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and annual safety plans

• Ensure compliance with all federal,stateand local health and safety regulations, proactively tracking and responding to legislative changes

• Risk Management & Incident Oversight

• Lead comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses across all operations, developing and implementing effective control measures

• Oversee the investigation of all incidents, accidents, and near-misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions

• Manage andmaintainaccuratesafety data, preparing reports for senior leadership on performance trends, compliance status, and improvement opportunities

• Safety Culture & Training

• Champion a strong, proactive safety culture throughout the organization, engaging with all levels of employees from executive leadership to front-line staff

• Design, deliver, and manage comprehensive health and safety training programs, ensuring all employees are adequately trained on relevant safety procedures,emergency protocols, and life saving measures

• Lead safety committees and foster active employee participation in safety initiatives

• Regulatory Liaison & External Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and investigations

• Manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and other safety-related service providers

• Team Leadership/Specific Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of Safety Officers

• Manage the health and safety budget, ensuring effective resource allocation

• Oversee environmental compliance programs

• Develop and implement industrial hygiene monitoring strategies

• Manage the health and safety inventory and equipment

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safetyor a related field and at least 10 years’ relevant experience; or aMaster’sdegree and at least 8 years’ relevant experience

• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience–Demonstrated history ofmentoringjunior staff

• In-depth knowledge of National Consensus Standard (OSHA, NFPA,MSHA,DOT, ANSI) regulations and proven experience in implementing effective safety management systems

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and drive change within an organization

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with all levels of personnel

• Strong analytical skills, proficient in data analysis and report generation using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proven experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Able to spend significant amounts of time moving and walking around test beds andprovidesafety guidance for fielding and construction activities

• Experience with electrical and construction elements is required

• Experience with Hazardous Materials and SDS compliance

• First Aid and CPR trained

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification

• HAZWOPER trained

• Experience supporting field testing atDOW/DOE government ranges or proving grounds

• Experience with laser safety

• Experience with cryogenics, compressed gases,…