Lead / Senior Engineer (Explosives / Energetics)

Vectrus, Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X seeks Lead/Senior Engineers to support Government explosives processing, decontamination, demilitarization and demolition programs. Candidates must have seven+ years in explosive processing with relevant experience and an active Secret (Tier 3) clearance.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs/WRFs, hazard analyses, cost reporting, and on-site incineration of explosive hazards while ensuring strict environmental, safety and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Current HAZWOPER certification (40-hour initial and 8-hour refresher) required.
• Certificates for AMMO 18-DL or AMMO-49-DL and NAVSEA OP-5 training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create or edit process documents (WRFs and SOPs).
• Compile hazard/engineered analyses and cost reports for thermal treatment operations.
• Manage costs and on-site incineration of explosives and contaminated materials.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Establish and monitor project schedules across all phases.
• Provide permitting support and compliance reporting; collect and analyze samples.
• Perform QC/QA as part of project execution.

Skills

Explosives processing

Decontamination

Demilitarization

Demolition

OSHA compliance

Regulatory compliance

Project scheduling

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification

Naval explosives safety training (AMMO 18-DL / AMMO-49-DL)

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking Lead / Senior Engineers with experience in explosives / energetics processing, decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition to support our Government customer.

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Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

• Create or edit process documents, particularly Work Review Forms (WRFs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Compile documents such as hazard analyses or engineering analyses.
• Manage the costs associated with the thermal treatment of equipment and materials potentially presenting an explosive hazard, including preparation of cost reports.
• Manage the explosives and explosives-contaminated materials to be thermally treated via incineration on-site
• Ensuring compliance with all environmental, safety, and health regulations (Federal, State, Local, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.).

In addition, the Lead Engineer will:

• Establish and monitor project schedule throughout all phases.
• Provide operations and planning support, including creation of documents pertaining to preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide permitting support with all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide compliance support, i.e. Solid Waste Tonnage and EPA Method 22 Air Emissions reports.
• Provide sampling support, including collection and analysis of samples.
• Conduct quality control / quality assurance (QC/QA) efforts, including pre-work checklists.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Candidates shall maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training, as required).
• Candidates shall complete and provide certificates for either the Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or the Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors / Managers (AMMO-49-DL), as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore (no later than 30 days after hire).

Experience / Skills:

• Lead Senior Engineer: At least seven (7) years of experience in explosive processing, including two (2) years of experience specifically in decontamination, demilitarization and demolition.
• Senior Engineer: At least five (5) years of experience in explosive processing, including one (1) year of experience specifically in decontamination, demilitarization and demolition.
• Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Clearance Requirement:

• At a minimum, candidates must possess an active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.