ERG is seeking several experienced engineers of different disciplines to provide full-time support to health and safety efforts. This team is supporting growing energetics manufacturing and research and development groups. The position will be hybrid at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland, in the Washington, DC metro area. Alternative work schedules may be considered.
Job Description:
Participate in hazard analyses of manufacturing operations, review standard operating procedures (SOPs), analyze process-start-up documentation, and develop other technical documentation
Support/manage safety and occupational health programs
Support/participate in program compliance audits by outside organizations
Serve as a critical safety reviewer for process manufacturing start-up and approval
Perform walkthroughs and safety and health inspections of manufacturing areas, storage facilities, test ranges, laboratories, and administrative spaces; document any recommendations
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, detection, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product/process hazards
Track the status of open actions using databases or spreadsheets
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders internal to and external to the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department)
Review, update, and present training on safety and occupational health topics
Support mishap and incident investigations
Maintain compliance with Federal, Navy, and local policies
Chemical Engineer
Experience with performing industrial process engineering operations and ensuring operations comply with applicable energetic requirements
Identify hazards in step-by-step procedures for complex explosive formulations, including assessing for unsafe scenarios due to incompatibility or undesired chemical reactions
Mechanical Engineer
Review facility designs and manufacturing processes (e.g., controls, schematics, and structural drawings) for compliance with energetic requirements
Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Experience in industrial manufacturing and explosives operations is preferred, but not required
Qualifications and Skills:
Engineers should have a minimum of 2 years of experience and occupational health experience
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field (chemical, mechanical, and/or electrical) is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong understanding of 29 CFR 1910
Engineers should have experience in reviewing technical data packages and engineering drawings; conducting design reviews with respect to ADA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and/or ANSI compliance; and providing input for hazard identification and mitigation
A licensed engineer is preferred but not required
Have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A minimum of 2 years of experience with explosives safety is preferred but not required