Location: Penrose,CO, USA
Summary
Estes Energetics is seeking a safety and compliance specialist to help keep us safe as we manufacture solid rocket motors, chemicals, and other aerospace systems. You will be tasked with improving and executing our safety and compliance programs, tracking new and upcoming requirements, and staying up to date on industry trends. We are a rapidly growing company and this position will provide growth opportunities to a qualified and ambitious candidate.Essential Functions
Ensure the safety of employees and the manufacturing plant at Estes Energetics by maintaining and improving safety programs.
Maintain compliance with the following requirements and regulations, and other similar ones that may arise:
OSHA regulations, including Process Safety Management program
ATF explosives regulations and state equivalent regulations
Department of Transportation HAZMAT transportation regulations
DODM 4145.26 DOD Contractor's Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives
DODM 5100.76 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)
ISO 9001
AS9100
Seek ways to continually improve the safety of the operation, processes, and equipment
Perform risk and hazard analyses of existing and new operations, ranging across, research, development, manufacturing, and testing
Maintain, write, and implement policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety regulations
Act as liaison with relevant authorities
Competencies, Experience, and Education
Required
Five years of experience as a safety specialist or similar role
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent ability to adhere to and enforce schedules and procedures, including through informal leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and retain technical concepts in chemical and mechanical engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office software
Education, certification, or previous experience in a safety-related field
Desired
Experience with explosives
Prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and or chemical industries
Experience with other hazardous materials
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Work Environment
The work will primarily be in an office and manufacturing environment, including outdoors.
Physical Demands
Sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Use of mouse/computer keyboard
May have to lift up to 50 pounds
Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment
Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location
Travel
Travel will be rarely expected.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical workdays are Monday to Friday. Employees are expected to work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional overtime may be required during busy periods.
Benefits
Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:
Individual coverage health reimbursement account (ICHRA)
Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company
401(k) retirement plan – 7% match
Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
8 paid Holidays
Work Authorization
Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program
Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additional information is available at:
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.
The pay range for this role is:75,000 - 100,000 USD per year(Penrose)PIba36f8df0d17-25403-#######6