Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience:7+ years of experience in EHS working in a technology-driven production environment

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required.

Compensation: $100,000-$130,000 depending on experience

Who We Are

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington. nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

Working onsite in Longmont, CO, the Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator will coordinate the execution of nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems’ EHS expectations at nLIGHT’s Longmont, CO locations. Under the direction of the Corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, this position will provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, and education initiatives that are consistent with the development of a world class team-based EHS culture.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Policy

Champion site-wide awareness and understanding of nLIGHT’s EHS Policy.
Ensurethe EHS Policy remains fully compliant with statutory, regulatory and ISO 14001 requirements.
Recommend enhancements to the EHS Policy and ensure continued alignment with environmental and occupational health best practices.
Provide guidance across all levels on EHS matters, legal obligations, environmental management expectations, and industry standards.

EHS Management System

Support Corporate Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in developing nLIGHT procedures and ensure compliance on a local level.
Maintain and continually improve the Environmental Management System to meet ISO 14001 requirements.
Identify and evaluate environmental aspects and impacts; maintain the aspects/impacts register and ensure appropriate operational controls.
Lead internal EHS and ISO 14001 audits, including risk assessments, operational control evaluations, and environmental data reviews.
Train and advise internal auditors on EHS and environmental management requirements.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency, risk reduction, and environmental performance.
Conduct EHS inspections and drive corrective and preventive improvement actions.
Conduct ergonomic assessments for all workstations as requested.
Creates a positive partnership with Company Leadership and serves as primary point of contact for EHS-related matters.
Build strong partnerships with facility leadership, serving as the primary point of contact for EHS and environmental matters.
Coach local leaders to build technical competence and EHS/EMS leadership capabilities.
Review and approve new equipment for EHS and environmental compliance through nLIGHT’s station sign‑off process.
Support EHS Committee monthly meetings.
Oversee Emergency Response Teams, including drill planning and execution.
Oversee hazardous material receiving, storage, and disposal processes in accordance with regulatory and ISO 14001 requirements.
Maintain a compliant and robust Hazard Communication Program, including SDS accuracy and availability.

Incident Management

Oversee the full incident management process, including reporting, classification, investigation, root‑cause analysis, corrective/preventive action tracking, and verification of effectiveness.
Ensure timely reporting of incidents and near‑misses and maintain compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
Lead or support investigations of serious incidents, coordinating with facility leadership and technical experts.
Analyze trends in incident, environmental, and risk‑related data to identify systemic issues and drive preventive strategies.
Manage workers’ compensation cases, including coordination with third‑party claims adjusters, case review, medical provider communication, and documentation accuracy.
Monitor the return‑to‑work process to support employee recovery while minimizing business disruption.
Maintain confidential and legally compliant handling of injury and illness information.
Communicate findings, lessons learned, and program improvements across the organization.

EHS Reporting

Prepare and submit monthly EHS Scorecards for the site.
Complete and submit OSHA logs for the site.
Prepare and submit required environmental compliance reports (air, water, waste, emissions, etc.) for the site.
Track, manage, and report environmental objectives, targets, and performance indicators in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements.
Verify implementation and effectiveness of incident corrective/preventive actions.
Maintain accurate documentation and records related to incidents, environmental compliance, and workers’ compensation.

Product Safety Compliance

Supports QEHS Director and Engineering regarding product safety and environmental compliance.

Laser Safety Officer

Maintain the position as subject matter expert for laser safety for the site.
Review and approve Laser SOPs and Laser station configurations.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of EHS experience with demonstrated success in hazard elimination, incident management, and employee engagement.
Proven ability to work independently with strong organizational and self‑management skills.

Preferred Experience

7+ years in EHS within a high‑technology manufacturing environment.
Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 or other management system standards.
Experience leading incident programs, root‑cause analysis, and workers’ compensation claim management.
Knowledge of product safety compliance.
Demonstrated improvements in leading and lagging EHS indicators.

Required Skills

Strong decision‑making capabilities and collaborative working style.
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations.
In‑depth knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, ISO 14001 requirements, and industry standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to drive accountability and clearly articulate the business impact of non‑compliance.
Ability to build trust, influence, and support stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits Summary:

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
11 paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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