Safety Officer II (2767)

About Us: Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer determines methods and procedures for rendering safe all types of explosive ordnance. Lead teams that neutralize improvised explosive devices (IED). Responsible for identifying and anticipating safety concerns and hazards, developing, and enforcing safety systems, policies, and procedures for the testing facility

Primary Responsibilities:

Below are the highest priority responsibilities performed in this position.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

EOD:

• Locate, identify, and render safe explosive ordnance
• Manage explosive inventory. Maintain required forms, records, correspondence, and files
• Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for processes and training
• Reviewing, assessing, and reporting of energetic hazards
• Safety review for bids and proposals
• Other duties as assigned

Safety:

• Implement and monitor company safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Responsible for the day-to-day environmental health and safety activities including PPE selection, training, regulatory compliance, conducting safety audits and generating reports as required
• Interprets safety standard, and enforce adherence to current regulations and advising management on needed actions
• Maintain files for customers and audits
• Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, records, and escalates anomalies, hazards, and issues for resolution, monitors hazardous waste removal, and consolidates hazardous wastes (e.g., chemical)
• Enforce corporate safety policies to ensure company and government compliance by conducting inspections, audits, reporting statistics, and counseling employees
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as NTS safety policy by maintaining a thorough knowledge of existing and new legislation by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies, and establishing professional networks
• Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness
• This position will be responsible for maintaining Environmental licenses and permits for the facility
• Responsible for identifying and anticipating environmental health and safety concerns and hazards, implementing safety systems, policies, and procedures for the testing facility
• Interacting with a variety of departments, conducts training in emergency response and hazardous material handling
• Train facility management and staff on safety, corporate and local procedures
• Provide briefings through public speaking, facilitated trainings, and written guidance
• Completes required federal, state, and local government reports relating to safety
• Ensures that all requisite reporting, assessments, inspections, and audits are conducted in a timely manner, and all necessary documentation/ files are adequately maintained
• Responds to emergencies, incidents, and accidents; investigates causes and recommends corrective actions
• Other duties as ass

Minimum Qualifications:

EOD:

• EOD Certification required
• 5 years of experience in working with explosive ordnance disposal; 10 years preferred
• On-the-job learning/experience in various training environments

Safety:

• HS Diploma required
• 5-7 years of experience as a Safety Officer or Environmental Regulatory Analyst with a record of experience and proven success in environmental certifications/licenses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Environmental Science preferred
• 10 years of experience in working with explosive ordnance disposal
• Military EOD experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

EOD:

• Ability to determine how to properly render safe explosives
• Ability to determine explosive hazard in case of a no function
• Practical application of explosive ordnance disposal techniques
• Knowledge of job safety and hazard analysis
• Working general mechanical knowledge
• Smart, tough, quick-thinking, and cool under pressure
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interaction skills
• Interest in working with advanced weapons systems
• Must be a team player

Safety:

• Must possess extensive knowledge of federal and state laws regarding safety regulations and OHSA
• Must be a high energy self-starter with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the NTS organization as well as State Environmental Agencies
• Excellent computer skills: internet, Microsoft Office, Adobe
• Work schedule flexibility and frequent overtime
• Effective communication skills
• Work well with others
• Excellent organization skills
• Hold the following certifications/Licenses:
• OSHA 30
• HAZWOPER 40
• Industrial Environment
• NFPA 70E
• Forklift Train the Trainer
• First Aid/AED cert
• Working with Safety Committees
• Accident Investigation
• Hazardous Communications
• Familiar with Job Hazard Analysis (JSAs)
• OSHA recordkeeping, OSHA 300, 300A logs
• LO/TO, Lock Out/Tag Out
• Fall Protection
• Emergency Action Plans

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Policy Statement:

It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V