Lead Energetics Materials & Explosives Risk Management Engineer

Jensen Hughes

. Lead comprehensive Process Hazards Analysis for high-risk operations using qualitative and quantitative methodologies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWest Jordan • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Process Hazards Analysis, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation, with a strong focus on safety practices and risk management in high-security environments. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and develop tailored solutions for complex safety challenges.

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Process Hazards Analysis (PHA)Explosives Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance (PSM, ATF, DoD, EPA)Incident InvestigationNFPA 495 and NFPA 660 Standards

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Hard Skills

Qualitative and Quantitative MethodologiesConsequence AnalysisDispersion CalculationsCombustible Dust MitigationArc Flash AnalysisMechanical Integrity ProgramsErgonomic Hazard SolutionsPHA-ProPHA WorksFacility Design Projects

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTechnical Writing

Industry Keywords

High-Risk OperationsExplosive Safety StandardsGovernment Agency InteractionsD3 Operational SupportRecycling and Disposal Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

D3.jsFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead comprehensive Process Hazards Analysis for high-risk operations using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Integrate consequence analysis for thermal, fragment, and overpressure effects
Oversee regulatory compliance audits and programs for PSM, ATF, DoD, EPA, and other standards
Develop tailored safety practices for clients
Direct D3 operational support and assess decontamination, disassembly, and demolition technologies
Advise on reuse, recycling, or disposal strategies
Guide facility siting and design projects while navigating civilian and military regulations
Collaborate with agencies to achieve compliance and optimal safety
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, event reconstruction, and scenario development
Establish and refine explosive safety standards
Conduct offsite consequence analysis and dispersion calculations
Assist with government agency interactions for regulated chemical facilities
Provide expertise in combustible dust mitigation, arc flash analysis, chemical facility security, mechanical integrity programs, and ergonomic hazard solutions
Mentor mid- and junior-level staff
Contribute to business development and represent SMS in industry forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Explosives Engineering, or equivalent; PhD a plus
7+ years of progressive experience in explosives risk management
Proven leadership in PHA teams and regulatory environments
Deep expertise in NFPA 495 and NFPA 660 standards
Experience with PHA-Pro or PHA Works
Demonstrated success in incident investigation and facility design projects involving energetic materials
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Extensive experience in proprietary or high-security settings
Great interpersonal skills
Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Equal opportunity employment