Quality Assurance / Safety Specialist (Explosives / Energetics)

Vectrus, Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Quality Assurance / Safety Specialist with extensive explosives safety experience to support a government customer. The role emphasizes maintaining compliance with OSHA and Navy safety standards and ensuring secure environments during contract activities.

Candidates must hold a Secret clearance, HAZWOPER certification, and related naval explosives training. The position involves safety program development, investigations, audits, and training for mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of explosives safety experience, including 5+ years as an OSH safety officer.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and local OSHA/environmental regs.
• HAZWOPER certification required.
• AMMO 18-DL or AMMO-49-DL training certificates required.
• DOT Explosive Handler certification and Gas Free Engineering training experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, facilities, equipment and the environment during contract activities.
• Develop Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) documentation.
• Conduct and ensure EHS training according to program and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct investigations, surveys, audits, and assessments in support of the PWS.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet objectives.

Skills

Explosives safety

OSHA compliance

Environmental health

Education

HAZWOPER certification

AMMO 18-DL / AMMO-49-DL training

OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926

Job description

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

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 a Quality Assurance / Safety Specialist with no less than 10 years of experience in explosives safety, including five (5) or more years as an explosive and occupational safety and health standards (OSH) safety officer, to support our Government customer.

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Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

• Ensure that all personnel, facilities, equipment and the environment are protected, secured, and maintained during contract activities.
• Develop required Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) documentation.
• Conduct and/or ensure employees receive required EHS training according to program and Federal, State, local and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Conduct investigations, surveys, audits, and assessments in support of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet organizational / operational objectives.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

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).
• 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).
• Have completed OSH and Explosive Safety training including, but not limited to: General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910 (80 hours) and Construction Standards 29 CFR 1926 (80 hours).
• Have taken the Department of Transportation (DOT) Explosive Handler physical examination and provide certification to support acceptability to work with explosives.
• Be certified and provide certificate in Gas Free Engineering / Shore Safety training.
• Be certified to perform respirator fit testing.
• Have completed State-certified Asbestos Supervisor training.

Experience / Skills:

• At least 10 years of experience in explosives safety, including five (5) or more years as an explosive and occupational safety and health standards (OSH) safety officer.
• 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.