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San Angelo, TX
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Job Description
Safety & Compliance Officer
San Angelo, TX Area
The Company
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 Job
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.
Functions
Safety Program Management
• 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 timeframes.
• 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.
ATF Regulatory Compliance
• 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 requirements; maintain documentation of employee
eligibility determinations.
OSHA Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards, including but not limited to 29
CFR Part 1910 (General Industry) and any applicable process safety management (PSM)
requirements under 29 CFR § 1910.119 where processes meet threshold quantities.
• Maintain OSHA 300 Log, OSHA 300A Annual Summary, and OSHA 301 Incident Reports;
ensure timely electronic submission via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) as required.
• Report OSHA-recordable severe injuries (fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations,
amputations, and eye losses) within mandated timeframes.
• Develop and deliver OSHA-required training programs; maintain comprehensive training
records for all employees.
• Serve as the primary contact for OSHA compliance officers during inspections;
accompany inspectors during walkthroughs; respond to OSHA citations and abatement
schedules.
• Implement corrective actions in response to OSHA citations, violations, or directives
within required abatement dates; verify effectiveness of corrective measures.
DCMA Compliance (Defense Contract Management Agency)
• Serve as the primary interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for
all quality assurance, safety, and contract compliance matters.
• Maintain compliance with DoD MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), and other
applicable military standards governing the manufacture of energetic materials and
explosive devices.
• Support DCMA quality assurance representatives (QARs) during contract surveillance,
source inspections, and first-article testing activities.
• Ensure that safety requirements embedded in government contracts (SOWs, CDRLs, and
DIDs) are identified, tracked, and fulfilled; maintain required documentation and
deliverables.
• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs)
and related safety analyses required under government contracts.
• Facilitate DCMA-directed process audits, corrective action requests (CARs), and
surveillance reviews; ensure timely and substantive responses to all government findings.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS clauses and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR) pertaining to contractor safety and health obligations.
DSCA Compliance (Defense Security Cooperation Agency)
• Support organizational compliance with Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
requirements as applicable to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and security assistance
programs.
• Assist in the preparation and review of end-use certificates, export documentation, and
related compliance submissions for explosive materials subject to DSCA oversight.
• Coordinate with program managers and legal counsel to ensure that all transfers of
explosive materials, technical data, and defense services comply with DSCA policies and
applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under 22 CFR Parts 120–130.
• Maintain familiarity with Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and associated safety
requirements; communicate program-specific compliance obligations to operational
personnel.
• Support internal audits and DSCA program reviews; prepare supporting documentation
for security cooperation compliance assessments.
Training and Education
• Design and deliver a comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance training curriculum
covering ATF regulations, OSHA standards, explosive safety, emergency response, and
job-specific hazards.
• Conduct new employee orientation safety training; ensure all new hires receive required
safety indoctrination prior to performing regulated tasks.
• Maintain a training management system tracking course completion, certifications, and
recertification due dates for all employees.
• Coordinate and deliver annual refresher training on all regulatory and safety topics;
document attendance and assessment results.
• Develop and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and
reference guides for safe handling, storage, and processing of explosive materials.
Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Develop and maintain a document control system for all safety, environmental, and
regulatory records in compliance with applicable retention requirements.
• Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports, permits, and notifications to ATF,
OSHA, EPA, state, and local agencies on time and in the required format.
• Compile and present monthly and annual safety performance metrics to senior
management including incident rates, near-miss trends, compliance status, and
corrective action progress.
• Maintain the organization's explosives inventory management records with accuracy and
completeness; support internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry,
Engineering, or a closely related field required.
Experience
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive occupational safety and regulatory compliance
experience, with at least four (4) years in an explosives manufacturing, ordnance,
ammunition, or energetic materials environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing ATF Federal Explosives License compliance and
serving as a Responsible Person under 27 CFR Part 555.
• Hands-on experience with OSHA regulatory compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, and
interaction with OSHA compliance personnel.
• Experience supporting DCMA contract surveillance, quality audits, or DoD system safety
programs strongly preferred.
Certifications (Required or Preferred)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Required within 18 months of hire, or currently held.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST)
– Accepted in lieu of CSP with commitment to obtain CSP.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training – Required.
• ATF Federal Explosives License Responsible Person Designation – Required.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification preferred.
• DoD System Safety (MIL-STD-882) training or certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of 27 CFR Part 555 (Commerce in Explosives), ATF licensing and
inspection requirements, and explosives industry safety standards (IME, ISEE).
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 standards including PSM (1910.119),
LOTO (1910.147), Hazard Communication (1910.1200), and Respiratory Protection
(1910.134).
• Working knowledge of DoD safety standards including MIL-STD-882E and DoD 4145.26-M
(DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives).
• Familiarity with DSCA SAMM (Security Assistance Management Manual) policies and FMS
program compliance obligations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear regulatory
submissions, technical reports, and training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple concurrent
priorities, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety management information
systems (SMIS) and regulatory tracking software.
San Angelo, TX Area
The Company
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 Job
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.
Functions
Safety Program Management
• 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 timeframes.
• 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.
ATF Regulatory Compliance
• 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 requirements; maintain documentation of employee
eligibility determinations.
OSHA Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards, including but not limited to 29
CFR Part 1910 (General Industry) and any applicable process safety management (PSM)
requirements under 29 CFR § 1910.119 where processes meet threshold quantities.
• Maintain OSHA 300 Log, OSHA 300A Annual Summary, and OSHA 301 Incident Reports;
ensure timely electronic submission via the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) as required.
• Report OSHA-recordable severe injuries (fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations,
amputations, and eye losses) within mandated timeframes.
• Develop and deliver OSHA-required training programs; maintain comprehensive training
records for all employees.
• Serve as the primary contact for OSHA compliance officers during inspections;
accompany inspectors during walkthroughs; respond to OSHA citations and abatement
schedules.
• Implement corrective actions in response to OSHA citations, violations, or directives
within required abatement dates; verify effectiveness of corrective measures.
DCMA Compliance (Defense Contract Management Agency)
• Serve as the primary interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for
all quality assurance, safety, and contract compliance matters.
• Maintain compliance with DoD MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), and other
applicable military standards governing the manufacture of energetic materials and
explosive devices.
• Support DCMA quality assurance representatives (QARs) during contract surveillance,
source inspections, and first-article testing activities.
• Ensure that safety requirements embedded in government contracts (SOWs, CDRLs, and
DIDs) are identified, tracked, and fulfilled; maintain required documentation and
deliverables.
• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs)
and related safety analyses required under government contracts.
• Facilitate DCMA-directed process audits, corrective action requests (CARs), and
surveillance reviews; ensure timely and substantive responses to all government findings.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS clauses and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR) pertaining to contractor safety and health obligations.
DSCA Compliance (Defense Security Cooperation Agency)
• Support organizational compliance with Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
requirements as applicable to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and security assistance
programs.
• Assist in the preparation and review of end-use certificates, export documentation, and
related compliance submissions for explosive materials subject to DSCA oversight.
• Coordinate with program managers and legal counsel to ensure that all transfers of
explosive materials, technical data, and defense services comply with DSCA policies and
applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under 22 CFR Parts 120–130.
• Maintain familiarity with Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and associated safety
requirements; communicate program-specific compliance obligations to operational
personnel.
• Support internal audits and DSCA program reviews; prepare supporting documentation
for security cooperation compliance assessments.
Training and Education
• Design and deliver a comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance training curriculum
covering ATF regulations, OSHA standards, explosive safety, emergency response, and
job-specific hazards.
• Conduct new employee orientation safety training; ensure all new hires receive required
safety indoctrination prior to performing regulated tasks.
• Maintain a training management system tracking course completion, certifications, and
recertification due dates for all employees.
• Coordinate and deliver annual refresher training on all regulatory and safety topics;
document attendance and assessment results.
• Develop and maintain training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and
reference guides for safe handling, storage, and processing of explosive materials.
Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Develop and maintain a document control system for all safety, environmental, and
regulatory records in compliance with applicable retention requirements.
• Prepare and submit all required regulatory reports, permits, and notifications to ATF,
OSHA, EPA, state, and local agencies on time and in the required format.
• Compile and present monthly and annual safety performance metrics to senior
management including incident rates, near-miss trends, compliance status, and
corrective action progress.
• Maintain the organization's explosives inventory management records with accuracy and
completeness; support internal and external audits.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry,
Engineering, or a closely related field required.
Experience
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive occupational safety and regulatory compliance
experience, with at least four (4) years in an explosives manufacturing, ordnance,
ammunition, or energetic materials environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing ATF Federal Explosives License compliance and
serving as a Responsible Person under 27 CFR Part 555.
• Hands-on experience with OSHA regulatory compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, and
interaction with OSHA compliance personnel.
• Experience supporting DCMA contract surveillance, quality audits, or DoD system safety
programs strongly preferred.
Certifications (Required or Preferred)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Required within 18 months of hire, or currently held.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST)
– Accepted in lieu of CSP with commitment to obtain CSP.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training – Required.
• ATF Federal Explosives License Responsible Person Designation – Required.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification preferred.
• DoD System Safety (MIL-STD-882) training or certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of 27 CFR Part 555 (Commerce in Explosives), ATF licensing and
inspection requirements, and explosives industry safety standards (IME, ISEE).
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 standards including PSM (1910.119),
LOTO (1910.147), Hazard Communication (1910.1200), and Respiratory Protection
(1910.134).
• Working knowledge of DoD safety standards including MIL-STD-882E and DoD 4145.26-M
(DoD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives).
• Familiarity with DSCA SAMM (Security Assistance Management Manual) policies and FMS
program compliance obligations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear regulatory
submissions, technical reports, and training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple concurrent
priorities, and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety management information
systems (SMIS) and regulatory tracking software.
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