Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Karman Space and Defense; West Valley City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Karman Space and Defense is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager in West Valley City, UT. This role involves leading the safety strategy and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and a relevant degree.

The position offers a salary range of $105,000 to $135,000 annually, along with robust benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• Technical expertise in incident investigations and risk mitigation.

Aufgaben

• Provides strategic Environmental Health and Safety guidance to leadership.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Kenntnisse

Environmental Health and Safety

Risk Mitigation

Incident Investigation

Project Management

Collaboration

UOSH Regulations

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

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Environmental Health and Safety Manager

West Valley City, UT, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next‑generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

In this role, you lead the site’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy and serve as the primary expert for safety and environmental programs. You will partner closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to build strong systems, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and strengthen a proactive safety culture. Your work directly supports safe operations, continuous improvement, and strategic decision‑making across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic Environmental Health and Safety guidance to leadership and cross‑functional teams.


• Drives the site’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy, aligning safety and environmental programs with operational needs.


• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents, near misses, and environmental risks.


• Develops and maintains robust high‑risk protocols such as lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures.


• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.


• Leads incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies and oversees corrective and preventive action workflows.


• Analyzes Environmental Health and Safety data to identify systemic risks and implement proactive solutions.


• Coaches supervisors and managers on safe behaviors, risk identification, and regulatory responsibilities.


• Oversees Environmental Health and Safety training programs and standardizes Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.


• Supports emergency preparedness planning and ensures Environmental Health and Safety integration into capital projects and process changes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field.


• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, chemical or industrial engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.


• Project management experience across safety programs in manufacturing environments.


• Technical expertise in incident investigations and risk mitigation.


• Collaborative experience working with multiple departments.


• Advanced knowledge of UOSH, UDEQ, and DERR regulations.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods up to 6–8 hours per day during facility inspections and audits.


• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment and work areas.


• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds.


• Bending, stooping, and kneeling during sample collection and equipment inspection.


• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to operate testing equipment and safety devices.


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods.


• Visual acuity to detect hazards, read gauges, and identify issues.


• Verbal communication skills to convey safety instructions in noisy environments.


• The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

• Travel required to support the sister plant in Cedar City on a quarterly basis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance


• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage


• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.