EHS Manager

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 

Estes Energetics is seeking a EHS Manager at our Minden location. The successful candidate will build on existing policies, procedures, and programs and strive to continually improve our safety and compliance. We are seeking an EHS Manager who is a strong team player and collaborative leader, willing to learn from decades of site-specific experience while bringing fresh perspectives and practical ideas to continuously improve safety performance. This role offers meaningful opportunity for professional growth and advancement for individuals who demonstrate technical excellence, sound judgment, personal accountability, and a sustained commitment to protecting people, the community, and our stakeholders.

Essential Functions 

• Develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive safety, health, and environmental management systems for a PSM-regulated and explosive manufacturing operation, ensuring protection of employees, contractors, the community, and assets.
• Own and manage the site safety and compliance budget, including annual planning, forecasting, cost control, and justification of capital and operating expenditures related to PSM, explosives safety, training, audits, engineering controls, PPE, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including but not limited to PHA/HAZOP, MOC, mechanical integrity, operating procedures, incident investigation, training, and emergency preparedness.
• Establish and maintain explosives safety programs in accordance with applicable DoD, ATF, OSHA, NFPA, and site-specific requirements, including safe storage, handling, manufacturing, transportation, and disposal of energetic materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, standards, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, defense contracting obligations, and company expectations.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, self-assessments, and management reviews to verify compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory and external authorities, including OSHA, EPA, ATF, DoD, DCMA, managing inspections, audits, corrective actions, and formal responses.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement regulatory changes impacting operations, including updates to OSHA standards, ATF regulations, FAR, DFARS, and other defense-related compliance obligations.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are identified, implemented, and verified for effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver safety and compliance training programs for employees and contractors, with emphasis on PSM elements, explosives hazards, human performance, and high-risk activities.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to integrate safety into equipment design, capital projects, process changes, and operational decision-making.
• Track, analyze, and report safety and process safety performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators to senior leadership, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, clear expectations, and consistent reinforcement of safety standards.

Competencies, Experience, and Education 

Required 

• Bachelor’s of Science in a technical field 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in related roles 
• Detail and process-oriented 
• Experience with hazardous materials 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to learn and retain technical concepts 
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times a stressful environment 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

 Desired 

• Experience with explosives (strongly desired) 
• Certification as a safety professional, such as CSP, GSP, CIH, or similar 
• Prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and or chemical industries 

Work Environment 

The work will primarily be in an office and manufacturing environment, including outdoors. 

Travel 

Occasional travel in the local area. Occasional overnight trips may be necessary. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical workdays are a ‘4x10’ schedule, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. 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 unlimited time off.

Work Authorization 

 Applicants are required to be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Applicants much also be able to obtain explosives licenses, which includes passing a criminal background check and a drug test. 

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: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters 

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. 

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