PETN Production & Safety Manager

Austin Powder; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Ohio seeks a PETN Manager to oversee PETN production and handling at the Red Diamond facility. You will manage processes and personnel in a high-security environment while ensuring strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, training on safe handling, and collaboration with engineering and safety teams to implement improvements and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or explosives production.

Responsibilities

• Manage PETN production processes and personnel.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and ATF regulatory compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Energetic materials safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Documentation

Leadership

Emergency planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

Austin Powder in Ohio seeks a PETN Manager to oversee PETN production and handling at the Red Diamond facility. You will manage processes and personnel in a high-security environment while ensuring strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, training on safe handling, and collaboration with engineering and safety teams to implement improvements and respond to incidents.