Hazardous Materials Logistics Specialist Rio Rancho, NM Supply Chain

• Supply Chain

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.

Hazardous Materials Logistics Specialist

We are seeking a Hazardous Materials Logistics specialist to provide hands‑on execution of logistics, materials and hazardous materials operations across multiple field locations. This position will play a critical role in establishing and supporting logistics operations in New Mexico, while coordinating hazardous materials and transportation activities with existing operations, including Torrance, CA and Midland, TX.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the field, coordinating directly with site personnel, carriers, vendors, and operations teams, and stepping in to solve logistics challenges as they arise. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials transportation and storage, DOT certification, OSHA, and ATF requirements, as well as the ability to build practical processes and training programs from the ground up.

The right person brings proven hazardous materials experience, current hazmat shipping certification (49

CFR and IATA) and the ability to build structure in a fast‑paced environment where priorities and processes continue to evolve.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Hazardous Materials Coordination

• Oversee hazardous materials shipments and verify appropriate documentation, packaging, labeling, shipping and transportation requirements.
• Be physically present at field locations as needed to support logistics activities and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Support compliance inspections, audits, and site reviews related to hazardous materials, transportation and storage.
• Maintain a strong focus on safe material handling and transportation practices.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, storage, and movement activities as appropriate and within applicable safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, materials operations, transportation or related field.
• Current hazardous shipping certification (49
  
  CFR and IATA)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience owning shipping, receiving, logistics, or material‑transfer execution.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in explosives, oil & gas, energy, mining, defense, manufacturing, or another highly regulated field.
• Experience conducting or supporting DOT, OSHA, or ATF inspections and audits.
• Secret clearance preferred.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your…