Dept Mgr - Petn

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a PETN Manager to oversee production and handling of PETN at our Red Diamond facility. This role ensures safe operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality output in a sensitive manufacturing environment.

You will manage PETN production processes and personnel, enforce safety and environmental standards, and coordinate with engineering and safety teams on process improvements, with a focus on documentation and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or explosives production experience.
• Expertise in energetic materials and chemical safety.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (ATF, OSHA, EPA).
• Strong leadership and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage PETN production processes and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ATF regulations.
• Oversee quality control and testing procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering and safety teams on process improvements.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory audits and internal reviews.
• Lead training on safe handling and emergency response; support investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Energetic materials

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

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Job Summary

The PETN Manager is responsible for overseeing the production and handling of PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate) at the Red Diamond facility. This role ensures safe operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality output in a sensitive and specialized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage PETN production processes and personnel

• Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and ATF regulations

• Oversee quality control and testing procedures

• Coordinate with engineering and safety teams on process improvements

• Maintain detailed documentation for regulatory audits and internal reviews

• Lead training programs focused on safe handling and emergency response Support investigations of incidents or near misses and implement corrective actions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or explosives production.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Expertise in energetic materials and chemical safety

• Regulatory compliance (ATF, OSHA, EPA)

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Quality assurance and documentation

• Leadership and team development

• Emergency response planning

• Attention to detail and precision

Work Environment

• High-security, controlled-access production area

• Exposure to sensitive energetic materials and chemical processes

• PPE and strict safety protocols required at all times

• Close coordination with safety, regulatory, and quality teams

• Quiet, focused environment with high standards for precision andcompliance

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Aff Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.