Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

About the job Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production : one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. Were designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and environmental compliance of our manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance. This role requires a strong understanding of process safety management, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and best practices for industrial safety in the energetics sector.

As an integral part of the team, the EH&S Engineer will work closely with operations, engineering, and regulatory teams to implement and enforce safety programs, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives to protect both employees and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Process Safety Management (PSM) : Develop, implement, and maintain process safety management programs to ensure the safe operation of energetics manufacturing processes, including conducting hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA), managing risk assessments, and identifying safety gaps.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and other safety / environmental standards) for hazardous processes, chemicals, and materials used in energetics manufacturing.
• Safety Program Development : Design and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures that promote a culture of safety and health, reduce risks, and ensure the protection of employees and the environment.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis : Lead investigations into safety incidents and environmental events, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions and preventive measures to minimize the likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Environmental Compliance : Oversee the monitoring, reporting, and compliance for environmental issues including waste disposal, air and water emissions, and hazardous material handling. Ensure that all environmental permits and documentation are up to date.
• Training & Awareness : Provide training to employees on EH&S procedures, emergency response plans, hazard recognition, and safe work practices to ensure full engagement in safety initiatives across all departments.
• Emergency Response Planning : Develop and implement emergency response plans, including risk assessments, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills, to effectively respond to potential accidents or chemical spills.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, health, and environmental performance using lean manufacturing, risk analysis, and industry best practices to enhance operational safety and reduce environmental impact.
• Safety Audits & Inspections : Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and verify the effectiveness of safety programs.
• Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership to ensure safety standards are integrated into all stages of manufacturing processes, from design through production and maintenance.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Leadership Qualities

ITAR Requirements

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis ofcompetence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race,color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disabilitystatus, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental orphysical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentivesas part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access tocomprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offersfour weeks of paid time off per year.