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JOB SUMMARY: The HSE Engineer will be intimately involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct incident investigations to develop root cause and corrective actions for all near miss and documented incidents

2. Understand and update DOD 4145 site safety plan as programs and processes are changed or added. Conduct regular compliance audits

3. Stay current with changes with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), ATF, DOD 4145.26M and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) such as but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), International Makers of Explosives (IME), MIL-STD-398 and 882E, and EM 385-1-1 (Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual)

4. Lead the Process Hazard Analyses as required under the Process Safety Management Program

5. Review and approve production SOP’s in relation to PSM

6. Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management, DOD 4145.26M, and ATF regulatory agencies

7. Establish NPI HSE objectives and procedures with approval of the Director of HSE

8. Maintain good employee relations, and adhere to our Affirmative Action Plan, Labor laws and EEOC rules and regulations

9. Represent the Safety and Health and Environmental departments in all meetings as required

10. Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices

11. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related degree.

2. Two (2) years’ experience in Health, Environmental & Safety manufacturing and/or equipment design environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Safety Professional (ASP / CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be attentive to accuracy and detail

2. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive

3. Ability to follow projects through to completion

4. Ability to read

5. Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop and train others

6. Demonstrated dedication to HSE Procedures

7. Good communication skills, both oral and written

8. Good interpersonal skills

9. Good organizational skills

10. Good record keeping skills

11. Must be able to act responsibly and sensibly during stressful situations

12. Technical knowledge of OSHA rules and laws

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing

2. Must have good vision (may be corrected)

3. Must have no known hearing loss (may be corrected)

4. Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time

5. Must be able to sit

6. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to travel frequently

7. Must be able to endure sunshine and weather extremes

8. Must be able to endure fumes that are within OSHA accepted standards

9. Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekends

10. Must be able to pick up, handle, and otherwise work paper

11. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (<85 dBA), however in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary

TRAINING:

1. Safety Orientation

2. HAZCOM /Right to Know/ RCRA Awareness

3. Annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness

4. Annual Ethics Refresher

5. Golf Cart Training

6. Forklift Train the Trainer Certification

7. DOD 4145.26M

8. Process hazards analyses, specifically Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

9. Sensitivity and reactivity testing of energetics

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities required. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.