EHS Manager

MATSYS•Sterling, VA

43d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

MATSYS is an innovation driven advanced manufacturing company developing and producing specialty engineered materials that power next generation aerospace, defense, and energy applications. Our technologies enable breakthroughs in performance, efficiency, and reliability—solving some of the most complex materials engineering challenges in the world. We are in a period of rapid growth and scaling, and we thrive on collaboration, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At MATSYS, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the success of mission‑critical programs and build a supply chain designed for resilience, agility, and world‑class execution. If you are excited by complex materials, advanced manufacturing, and high‑impact technical problem‑solving, you’ll feel right at home here. We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our safety, compliance, and sustainability programs across our manufacturing and R&D environments. Operating within the high-tech, advanced materials sector, you will drive a proactive safety culture, manage technical regulatory risks, and support operational excellence. This role bridges technical execution with strategic leadership, partnering closely with production, engineering, and executive teams to ensure a secure, compliant, and zero-injury workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Occupational/Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent.
7+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing production and R&D environment.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent, and OSHA 30-Hour card.
Demonstrated experience delivering in accordance with strict regulatory policies and government contractual frameworks.
U.S. citizenship or verified eligibility under FAR/DFAR requirements.
Proficiency with modern EHS software, auditing tools, and safety management databases.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field.
10+ years of progressively responsible EHS leadership experience.
Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Master Safety Professional (MSP), or Certified Safety Director (CSD).
Completion of OSHA Courses 501, 2015, 2045, 2225, and 2455.
Deep safety experience handling metal powders, metallurgy, chemicals, or advanced hazardous materials.
Experience acting as a Facility Security Officer (FSO), completion of FSO Program Management, behavior-based security, or Insider Threat Working Group coursework.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive site-specific EHS management systems.
Ensure total compliance with OSHA standards, EPA regulations, State DEQs, ISO 9001, and local requirements.
Oversee the safe handling, storage, tracking, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Integrate continuous improvement and sustainability best practices into daily site operations.
Lead site-wide safety initiatives, injury prevention plans, and operational excellence programs.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for accidents and near misses, tracking corrective actions to closure.
Partner with production, engineering, and logistics to review processes and mitigate risk.
Manage internal first responder teams and maintain active relations with local fire and safety agencies.
Execute facility risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and process safety reviews.
Author and maintain EHS documentation, visitor protocols, and occupational health testing programs.
Manage internal/external EHS audits and maintain vital permits (air emissions, stormwater, SPCC).
Track, analyze, and report key EHS performance indicators and safety metrics to leadership.
Develop and deliver high-impact safety training (LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, HazCom).
Foster EHS awareness, mentoring cross-functional teams as a trusted safety advisor.