Safety and Compliance Officer

Safety & Compliance Officer

San Angelo, TX Area

Our client is a high‑growth startup in one of the most critical pockets within the defense industry: explosives production. They are further increasing our country’s capacity to provide the energetic materials necessary for the numerous defense systems that keep us safe; both here at home and around the world. Now more than ever, explosives production is an extremely crucial component, while also being a major bottleneck, in the deployment and utilization of defense systems.

Our client is leveraging decades of industry expertise to alleviate this concern and help the United States maintain its military excellence.

The Safety & Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs for all explosives manufacturing operations. This position serves as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and ensures that all operations conform to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. The Safety & Compliance Officer plays a critical role in protecting employee safety, preserving company assets, maintaining federal licensure, and upholding the organization’s contractual and legal obligations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s comprehensive Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and applicable OSHA standards.
• Conduct routine, unannounced, and scheduled safety inspections of all manufacturing areas, storage magazines, and support facilities.
• Investigate all workplace accidents, incidents, near‑misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare written findings and corrective action plans within required time frames.
• Administer the organization’s Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) programs; ensure all high‑hazard tasks are reviewed and documented prior to commencement.
• Maintain and update the written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and all OSHA‑required written programs including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and Hearing Conservation.
• Oversee the selection, procurement, issuance, and maintenance of all personal protective equipment (PPE); ensure employee training and compliance with PPE requirements.
• Manage the organization’s Hazard Communication Program; in cooperation with Production and Supply Chain personnel, maintain accurate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files and chemical inventories.
• Direct fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation programs; coordinate periodic drills and after‑action reviews.

• Serve as a designated Responsible Person (RP) under the organization’s Federal Explosives License/Permit (FEL/FEP) issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 and 27 CFR Part 555.
• Ensure full compliance with all Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regulations governing the manufacture, storage, transfer, use, and disposition of explosive materials.
• Maintain all required ATF records including acquisition and disposition (A & D) logs, inventory records, and transaction documents; ensure records are readily available for ATF inspection.
• Conduct and document physical inventories of all explosive materials in accordance with 27 CFR§ 555.127; reconcile discrepancies immediately and report theft or loss to ATF and local law enforcement without delay.
• Ensure all storage magazines meet ATF construction, location, and security requirements under 27 CFR§§ 555.201–555.220; maintain magazine inspection logs.
• Coordinate and prepare for ATF compliance inspections; serve as the primary point of contact during ATF audits and inspections; respond to ATF inquiries and notices of violation.
• Maintain current knowledge of ATF regulatory updates, rulings, and industry explosives safety advisories; communicate relevant changes to management and affected employees.
• Ensure all employees involved in the manufacture, storage, or handling of explosive materials satisfy ATF eligibility…