Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer supports business needs and continuous improvement efforts through appropriate focus on regulatory and compliance policies and procedures, while also overseeing safety, health and facility maintenance programs, providing a safe and efficient working environment. This position ensures HTI’s alignment with the NRC’s Nuclear Safety Culture guidelines.

Job Description and Duties:

Summary

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the organization’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to Export Control, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Additionally, this role will serve as the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s safety program to maintain a safe, healthy, accident-free and compliant workplace. The Compliance Officer will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify risks, develop controls, and support a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Coordinates company-wide compliance with U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, including ITAR, CUI and any other applicable state and federal regulations.

Maintains records and documentation required under Export Control laws.

Oversees compliance with CUI requirements, including training, documentation, and system controls.

Develops and maintains internal compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.

Conducts internal audits and assessments; identifies non-compliance risks and recommends/implements corrective actions.

Interfaces with legal counsel, government agencies, and external auditors as needed.

Actively promotes, administers, follows and enforces safety and health program. Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Leads regular Safety Committee meetings.

Plans and implements programs to train employees in worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.

Utilizes audio, visual, and written media to document key Safety procedures and develop useful and effective training.

Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.

Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.

Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

Coordinate, investigation of, and, if warranted, correction of any unsafe conditions brought to management’s attention by employees, supervisors or safety committee.

Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.

Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.

Ensures that all precautions and preparations are taken to maintain the safest possible use of facilities, machines, and equipment for the protection of company personnel and visitors.

Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

Maintains safety files and records.

Conduct and/or coordinate training and cross training of all manufacturing personnel in the safe use of all equipment.

Monitors environmental compliance issues and provides assistance with workplace safety matters. Performs and/or oversees environmental monitoring for facility discharges, storm water management and other environmental-related permits. Performs routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities such as waste inventories, vendor scheduling and waste haul

oversight, and manifest tracking and filing.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Business, Law, or related discipline) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance or EHS role, preferably within a regulated industry, or equivalent combinations of education, training and related experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Export Control laws, including ITAR, EAR, and CUI guidelines.
• Familiarity with applicable EHS regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential preferred.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective actions
• Ability to operate safety and environmental monitoring equipment
• Excellent initiative, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills which facilitate good working relationships with staff, customers and vendors
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification or other recognized EHS training preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or defense environment preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required (due to access to export-controlled materials).