Safety Manager

Prometheus Energetics; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Energetics in Bloomington, Indiana, seeks a Safety Manager to lead site safety across a 700+ acre campus with 49 buildings, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DoD, ATF and NFPA standards for energetic and explosive materials.

The role develops safety policies, conducts risk assessments, manages incident investigations, audits and drills, and serves as liaison with executives, regulators, and customers on safety matters.

Qualifications

• Expertise with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA safety standards related to energetics and explosives safety.
• Experience managing safety programs for hazardous manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with energetic and explosive material safety programs in a manufacturing or test environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing executives and government agencies.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster a safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee safety policies, procedures, and training programs for general safety and energetic materials.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA safety standards.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation across manufacturing/testing operations.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions for safety events.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and drills including explosive safety site plans.
• Lead safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Allocate resources for safety operations via budgeting and planning.
• Support audits, inspections, and certifications by customers and regulators.

Skills

OSHA compliance

ATF standards

DoD standards

NFPA standards

Safety leadership

Communication with executives

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Safety Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree or CSP/ASP

Job description

Prometheus Energetics. Bringing Fire to the Fight.

Prometheus Energetics is an independent U.S.-based merchant supplier of solid rocket motors and warheads. We are a joint venture between Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

We are currently seeking a Safety Manager to lead and manage all aspects of site safety across a 700+ acre campus that will encompass 49 buildings. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all OSHA, DoD, and ATF safety standards for energetic and explosive materials. The selected individual will play a key role in creating and enforcing policies and procedures that will protect people, products, and facilities.

Responsibilities:

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee safety policies, procedures, and training programs both for general industrial safety as well as specific to handling energetic and explosive materials
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA safety standards
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation plans across manufacturing and test operations
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions for all safety-related events
• Conduct and manage safety audits, inspections, and drills, including explosive safety site plans

Leadership & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a culture of safety and security throughout the company
• Lead safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Determine needed resources for safety operations through annual budgeting and capital planning
• Support customer, regulatory, and government audits, inspections, and certifications
• Serve as key interface with executives, regulators, and customers on safety matters

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA standards related to energetics and explosives safety
• Experience managing safety programs for hazardous manufacturing facilities
• Experience with energetic and explosive material safety programs in a manufacturing or test environment highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief executives and government agencies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain a safety-first culture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Education and Experience:

• BS from an accredited institution in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CSP, ASP, etc.) highly desired
• 10+ years of safety leadership experience in the defense, aerospace, energetics, or other hazardous manufacturing industries
• Office, factory, and explosive test facility environments
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in hazardous environments with appropriate PPE
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance