Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Security clearance support

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Safety Manager I to lead the development and implementation of advanced HSE programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement.

You will manage a team of HSE professionals, providing mentorship and partnering with cross‑functional teams to advance exposure control and IH activities.

A bachelor’s degree is required with 7+ years IH/HSE experience; CIH within one year is preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a related industrial hygiene or HSE role.
• CIH certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Proven experience managing IH/HSE programs and leading teams.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience in industrial hygiene surveys, exposure assessments, and program development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment that supports teamwork, open communication, and company culture.
• Skilled in developing and implementing programs that align with organizational goals and safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene program ownership, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and control of hazards.
• Oversee exposure monitoring programs—chemical, noise, respiratory, and radiation assessments and drive trend analysis.
• Develop, refine, and manage programs such as respiratory protection, confined space, fall protection, heat illness prevention, and medical surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulatory requirements across multiple locations.
• Provide expert technical guidance, training, and mentorship to HSE and operational teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to drive continuous improvement in health protection and safety culture.

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Exposure monitoring

Program management

Training and mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene (preferred)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) within 1 year

Job description

Are you looking to use your expert technical, analytical, and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Safety Manager I, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced HSE programs and initiatives within the organization. Your primary focus will be on ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement in safety performance, and managing a team of HSE professionals. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene program ownership, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and control of chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Oversee exposure monitoring programs—chemical, noise, respiratory, and radiation assessments and drive trend analysis to inform prevention strategies.
• Develop, refine, and manage critical programs such as respiratory protection, confined space, fall protection, heat illness prevention, and medical surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulatory requirements across multiple operating locations.
• Provide expert technical guidance, training, and mentorship to HSE and operational teams, strengthening organizational capability in exposure control and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to drive continuous improvement in health protection, workforce safety culture, and industrial hygiene program maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a related industrial hygiene or HSE role.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or ability to obtain CIH within one year of hire.
• Proven experience managing and developing IH/HSE programs and leading teams.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial hygiene surveys, exposure assessments, and program development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment that supports teamwork, open communication, and company culture.
• Skilled in developing and implementing programs that align with organizational goals and safety strategies.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Experience conducting exposure monitoring and IH surveys in aviation or related manufacturing environments, including aircraft servicing, chemical handling, and maintenance operations.
• Advanced knowledge of multi‑hazard IH programs (chemical, noise, respiratory, ergonomic, radiation).
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance in highly controlled aviation settings (airworthiness, production, flight operations).
• Strong capability in developing IH programs, training personnel, and improving risk‑reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical, manufacturing, maintenance, and operational teams.

Essential Functions

• Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits, which may involve walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work in various environments, including office, manufacturing, and outdoor settings.
• Must be able to work in a team and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Proficiency in using computers and software applications related to HSE.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best‑of‑breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $85,768.30 - $117,931.40. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security.

Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.