Remote Lead, Energetics Materials & Explosives Risk

Jensen Hughes Inc.; West Jordan (UT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Jensen Hughes invites applications for a Senior Engineer in Energetics, Materials & Explosives Risk Management. You will lead high‑stakes projects for defense, mining, and industrial clients, providing expert guidance and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic safety improvements. The position requires 7+ years in explosives risk management, with strong leadership, technical writing, and incident investigation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Explosives engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of explosives risk management experience with leadership in PHA teams.
• Deep knowledge of NFPA 495, NFPA 660 and related standards; experience with PHA tools.
• Proven incident investigation experience and facility design work with energetic materials.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience in high-security or proprietary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Hazards Analyses for high‑risk operations using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Oversee regulatory audits and implement compliant risk management programs (PSM, DoD, EPA, etc).
• Direct technology assessments for decontamination and demolition and advise disposal options.
• Guide siting and design projects with civilian and military regulatory alignment.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and scenario development.
• Develop and refine explosive safety standards across processing and facilities.
• Perform offsite consequence analyses and engage with government agencies as needed.
• Provide expertise in dust mitigation, arc flash, facility security, and mechanical integrity.
• Mentor staff, contribute to business development, and represent SMS in forums.

Skills

Explosives risk management

PHA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Explosives Engineering

Tools

PHA-Pro

PHA Works

Job description

Jensen Hughes invites applications for a Senior Engineer in Energetics, Materials & Explosives Risk Management. You will lead high‑stakes projects for defense, mining, and industrial clients, providing expert guidance and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic safety improvements. The position requires 7+ years in explosives risk management, with strong leadership, technical writing, and incident investigation skills.