Explosives Safety & Compliance Leader for DoW/ATF

Dyno Nobel Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health benefits & HSA

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Supportive coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel Inc. invites a skilled Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager to join our new TNT manufacturing commissioning team in the United States.

You will lead safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with government stakeholders for current and future explosives manufacturing. The role requires in-depth DoW/DoD compliance knowledge, experience with DoDM 4145.26 and DESR 6055.09, and a track record of working with regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in DoW or DoW contractor explosives safety, ammunition safety, or energetic materials management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of DoDM 4145.26 and/or DESR 6055.09 - Experience with DoDM5100.76 a plus
• Demonstrated experience with conducting explosives safety and compliance assessments
• Experience working with government customers, contractors, and regulators
• Experience with Quantity-Distance (QD) principles and explosives site planning a plus.
• Experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ITAR, and DDTC a plus
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Explosives Safety Management Program (ESMP).
• Serve as the site’s technical authority for explosives safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant DoD and explosive regulations and Dyno Nobel standards.
• Conduct explosives safety and compliance assessments of production, packaging, and storage facilities.
• Maintain the Explosives Safety Site Plan (ESSP) and related analyses and documentation.
• Maintain Site Security Plan and conduct threat/vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Develop and maintain a DoW compliance program for each product line.
• Coordinate with Legal, IT, and other units on protecting controlled information (CUI).
• Complete Pre-Award Safety Survey (PASS) documents for government contracts.
• Coordinate with DCMA, DCSA, COs, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support the Director, Regulatory Compliance with regulatory interpretation and inspections.
• Support plant manager with explosives licenses/permits management.
• Lead or participate in safety functions like PHAs and MOC assessments.
• Investigate mishaps per DoD Manual and company policy.
• Investigate theft/loss incidents of explosives per ATF/DoW requirements.
• Support expansions, audits, and inspections; provide training on ESMP and security.
• Participate in global HSE initiatives and drive improvements.

Skills

DoW explosives safety

ATF compliance

Regulatory compliance assessments

Government regulators relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Dyno Nobel Inc. invites a skilled Explosives Safety and Compliance Manager to join our new TNT manufacturing commissioning team in the United States.

You will lead safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with government stakeholders for current and future explosives manufacturing. The role requires in-depth DoW/DoD compliance knowledge, experience with DoDM 4145.26 and DESR 6055.09, and a track record of working with regulators.