Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

The EHS Manager for Defense & National Security is responsible for driving EHS program and compliance for multiple sites, primarily focused on manufacturing, lab, testing, and shop safety for the Reno, NV site; additional sites are primarily offices only, so support for these sites will be less complex. 

The position reports to the Director of Quality and is part of the Operations department based in Reno, NV. This role is onsite based in Reno, NV.

In this role, the essential functions are: 

• Manage multiple EH&S programs and specialties at the sites


• Collaborate with Operations and Site Leadership to integrate EH&S performance into business activities.


• Develop, maintain, and communicate EH&S policies to ensure compliance with legal, Voyager regulations/requirements


• Support initiatives to enhance the EH&S culture for employees and contractors


• Oversee regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety standards


• Analyze EH&S performance indicators and recommend improvements


• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective actions for safety and environmental incidents


• Conduct and oversee audits and inspections, presenting findings to the management


• Partner with other Voyager Technologies business units to address EH&S concerns related to facilities and employee practices


• Support the implementation and maintenance of an EH&S Management System.


• Facilitate and guide the activities of various EH&S subcommittees


• Promote a positive EH&S culture across the site


• Represent EH&S in site and business meetings to discuss performance and improvement plans


• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs as required by policy or regulation


• Flexibly support additional EH&S assignments or rotations as needed

Successful Candidates will:

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years of EH&S experience


• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent experience


• Possess demonstrated management and leadership skills.


• Have experience in EHS program development, deployment and maintenance.


• Have experience in developing command media, training programs, and lead compliance for OSHA and other regulatory requirements.


• Have a strong background in leading incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective actions for safety and environmental incidents.


• Have a strong background conducting/leading audits and inspections, presenting findings to the management.


• Have a strong background in analysis of EH&S performance indicators and capability to recommend improvements.

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• Minimum of eight (8) years of EH&S experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent experience


• Possess demonstrated management and leadership skills


• Have the ability and desire to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with senior management, subordinate staff members, clients, program management, engineering and suppliers/subcontractors.


• Must be assertive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment


• Proven exceptional communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation, to effectively communicate with clients, staff, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action


• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent experience


• Experience with EHS aspects of ordnance and energetics


• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001


• Experience working Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP requirements


• Experience with AS9100 and DCMA standards


• Demonstrated expertise in lean and six sigma principles


• Active security clearance

 Other Requirements: 

• Travel up to 25%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental US


• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds

The good faith base salary range for this role is $111,000 to $132,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees


• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll


• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security


• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being


• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources


• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.