Specialist, Explosive Safety, HWAD

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Hawthorne Army Depot seeks an Explosive Safety Specialist to provide technical explosives-safety expertise for ammunition handling, storage, renovation, demilitarization, and related operations. You will develop safety guidance, evaluate hazards, conduct compliance reviews, and support corrective actions to protect personnel and facilities.

The role requires translating safety requirements into practical controls and delivering technical instruction to teams, while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related munitions, explosives operations or explosives-safety experience.
• Experience evaluating operational hazards and applying explosives-safety controls.
• Experience with ammunition or explosives operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate explosives-safety guidelines and technical controls for depot operations.
• Recommend risk controls for renovation, demilitarization, and related activities; conduct safety assessments.
• Conduct periodic worksite surveys and inspections to evaluate explosives-safety conditions and coordinate corrective action.
• Participate in preliminary inspections and incident investigations; assess hazards and advise on preventive measures.
• Develop and deliver explosives-safety instruction and update training materials for personnel.

Skills

Explosives-safety knowledge

Hazard assessment

Technical analysis

Safety instruction delivery

Written reporting

Team communication

Education

AA in engineering

Industrial safety degree

Relevant coursework

Job description

Job Summary

The Explosive Safety Specialist provides technical explosives-safety expertise for ammunition handling, storage, renovation, demilitarization, and related operations at Hawthorne Army Depot. The role develops safety guidance, evaluates operational hazards and procedures, conducts compliance reviews, and supports corrective actions to protect employees, facilities, and mission continuity in accordance with applicable Company, contract, and government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate implementation of explosives-safety guidelines and technical controls for depot operations, using applicable standards and operational information to improve safe handling, storage, and disposal of ammunition and components.
• Recommend risk controls for munitions renovation, demilitarization, and related activities; conduct technical safety assessments and recommend risk controls before work proceeds.
• Conduct periodic worksite surveys and inspections to evaluate explosives-safety conditions, document findings, and coordinate timely corrective action with operating leaders to support compliance with approved procedures and applicable requirements.
• Participate in preliminary operational inspections and incident or accident investigations; assess hazards, analyze causes, advise supervisors and planners, and recommend preventive measures with documented follow-through.
• Develop and deliver assigned safety instruction, including explosives-safety practices and material-handling topics; maintain training materials and communicate updated safeguards to operational personnel.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of explosives-safety practices for ammunition handling, storage, renovation, and demilitarization.
• Ability to interpret applicable safety requirements, technical documents, and operating procedures and translate them into practical controls.
• Ability to assess operational hazards, conduct worksite reviews, and document corrective-action recommendations.
• Skill in technical analysis, investigation, and clear preparation of written safety findings and reports.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical safety instruction to employees and operational leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and exercise sound judgment in safety-sensitive situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA) in engineering, industrial safety, management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Relevant advanced technical safety coursework is required. Required
• 5+ years of related munitions, explosives operations, and/or explosives-safety experience, including practical experience evaluating operational hazards and applying explosives-safety controls. Experience with ammunition or explosives operations is required. Required

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $67,200 - $100,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).