Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)Experience: 5+ years of experience in EHS working in a technology-driven production environmentMinimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science or related field is required. Compensation: $80,000-$130,000 depending on experience
Who We ArenLIGHT-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. 
• Ensure  the 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