Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Union Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Technologies seeks an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to enforce a robust safety culture in our advanced defense manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety metrics and protocols in a high-stakes, mil-spec environment, focusing on protecting our workforce while navigating complex hazards. Join us to drive the future of industrial sovereignty with your expertise.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off + holidays

Growth opportunities in a transformative organization

Qualifications

• 7+ years in EHS management in heavy manufacturing.
• Experience in DoD or mil-spec environments.
• Certifications in material handling safety and hazardous materials management.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and excellence in safety metrics.
• Command hazardous environment safety protocols.
• Lead chemical hazard control and training programs.

Skills

Fluency in TRIR and DART metrics

Chemical hazard controls

Job hazard analyses (JHA)

Ergonomic assessments

Spill prevention

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering

Job description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

Job Summary:

We need a battle-forged Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to champion a

relentless safety culture in our 24/7, 365-day defense manufacturing stronghold. You’ll lead

the charge in a high-stakes, mil-spec environment, driving excellence in Total Recordable

Incident Rate (TRIR) and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) metrics. With deep

expertise in heavy manufacturing—steel mills, forges, casting shops, or large plastics

processors—you’ll enforce safety protocols for hazardous environments involving molten

metal, chemicals, and roboticized operations. Wielding job hazard analyses, chemical

controls, and spill prevention plans, you’ll ensure mission-critical safety and compliance in a

DoD-aligned facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Uncompromising Safety Culture: Champion the mantra “All accidents are

preventable, ”embedding a proactive safety mindset across all levels of a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Master Safety Metrics: Calculate, report, and drive excellence in TRIR and DART, using data to eliminate incidents in a high-intensity, mil-spec environment.

Command Hazardous Environments: Specify and enforce proper PPE for high-risk tasks involving high temperatures, molten metal, chemicals, and overhead lifting, ensuring workforce protection.

Lead Chemical Hazard Control: Oversee chemical hazard monitoring, controls,and reporting, ensuring compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and other state/federal regulations while training staff from entry-level to experienced.

Conduct Risk Assessments: Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs) and ergonomic assessments to mitigate risks; implement light-duty and return-to-work programs to support workforce resilience.

Ensure Material Handling Safety: Enforce safety protocols for overhead lifting, forklifts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), with a focus on heavily roboticized environments.

Support Plant Overhauls: Collaborate on plant overhauls and installation projects, managing contractor and vendor safety programs to maintain operational integrity.

Fortify Spill Prevention: Develop and execute spill prevention plans, ensuring rapid

response and compliance with environmental regulations.

Train a Battle-Ready Workforce: Design and deliver comprehensive safety training for all shifts, including off-shift staff, covering PPE, chemical hazards, robotics, and material handling.

Lock in Regulatory Compliance: Manage reporting requirements for TCEQ, OSHA, and other agencies, ensuring adherence to mil-spec, ISO 9001, and DoD standards through rigorous audits.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 7+ years in EHS management in heavy manufacturing (steel mills, refineries, mines, forges, casting shops, or large injection molding plastics processors); proven success in DoD or mil-spec environments.

Technical Skills: Fluency in TRIR and DART metrics; expertise in chemical hazard controls, JHA, ergonomic assessments, and spill prevention; deep knowledge of PPE for hazardous environments.

Certifications: OSHA 30-hour (or equivalent); certifications in material handling safety (forklifts, overhead cranes) and hazardous materials management.

Leadership/Work Style: Hands-on, “in the trenches” leadership; driver of safety culture; thrives under pressure in a 24/7 operation; proven ability to train diverse teams.

Soft Skills: Precision-driven problem-solver; collaborative yet authoritative; committed to mission-critical safety.

Physical Requirements: Ready to stand, navigate hazardous shop floors, and lead in a high-intensity environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in heavily roboticized manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with DoD-specific safety and environmental protocols.

• Knowledge of ERP systems for safety and compliance tracking.

Work Environment:

You’ll lead the charge in our cutting-edge manufacturing facility—a high-energy battlefield of

molten metal, chemicals, heavy machinery, and advanced robotics. Expect occasional

travel for supplier or regulatory engagements and a 24/7 operational tempo.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off + holidays.

• Growth opportunities in a transformative, mission-driven organization.

Join Union Technologies and forge an unyielding safety foundation for America’s

defense manufacturing future. Apply now to lead the fight for industrial sovereignty.

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