Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we're performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution.

Summary

We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety efforts at our Goex black powder and chemical manufacturing plants in Minden, Louisiana. In this role, you'll take charge of strengthening and executing safety and compliance programs, staying ahead of emerging regulatory requirements, and bringing a proactive, solutions focused approach to risk management.

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

• Ten 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
• Excellent 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
• Degree or 10 years 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
• Prior experience with regulations and requirements (see list under essential functions)

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

Up to 10%

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:

• Health insurance plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance - 100% paid by company
• 401(k) retirement plan - 7% match
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.

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.

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