Manufacturing Safety Engineer (EHS) - Federal Ammunition

About the role

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Director of EHS in driving occupational safety across the Anoka production environment. This role focuses on OSHA compliance, Process Safety Management, EOS standards, and industrial hygiene coordination.

Responsibilities

• Cook up all activities of EOS Compliance which includes Plant Process Control Board and the EOS committee.
• Included in this section are the 14 compliance steps of Process Safety Management and all related correspondence, documentation, coordinating PHA meetings, and other activities related to EOS.
• Serve as a key resource by supporting inspections, addressing findings, and reviewing projects for safety alignment.
• Responds to emergencies at the Federal locations to act as incident command or to assist in the emergency operations as necessary.
• Performs Industrial Hygiene work including air sampling and other possible sources that could be injurious to workers.
• Ensures that Industrial Hygiene work complies with appropriate government regulations and laws.
• Reviews new or revised OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Develops outlines and teaching materials, and serves as training instructor as needed.
• Conducts safety inspections and assigns and monitors abatement deadlines.
• Performs accident investigations.
• Works with the Health Supervisor in assuring compliance with Vista Outdoors policies and government regulations.
• Reviews changes in Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Orders, Drawings, Safety Proposals, and all Equipment Changes.
• Prepares, approves, and implements comprehensive health and safety procedures in accordance with federal and Governmental regulations with particular emphasis on explosive safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety.
• Performs audits, training and/or investigations at other company facilities/locations as required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in science, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene required.
• (Years of experience and training may be considered in lieu of education).
• Experience and knowledge of regulations and interpretations associated with OSHA, DOT, NFPA, DHS, ATF, and ANSI.
• Ability to communicate well with all types of employees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in ammunition and explosives manufacturing and industrial hygiene strongly preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years’ experience with and working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• ASP, CSP, or CIH preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting the majority of the time, with some walking and standing.
• Miual lifting objects over 10 lbs., carrying, stooping, and kneeling to access books and reports, transport paperwork and materials, and to retrieve files.
• Some local travel and work outdoors.
• Manual dexterity for extensive computer work and writing.
• Hearing, speaking, and vision are required (with or without correction).
• Quick thinking and problem solving to readily assimilate information.
• Flexibility to effectively deal with a variety of people and situations and to handle interruptions and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Initiative to effectively complete tasks with little supervision.
• The ability to identify and appropriately handle confidential information.

Equipment Used

• Telephone, calculator, personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer and a variety of industrial hygiene monitoring and calibration equipment.

Working Environment

• Work is done in an office environment, with some time spent in the manufacturing plant.
• This exposure subjects incumbents to temperature changes, dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects and mechanical parts, machine tool lubricant mists, equipment and explosive hazards.
• Co-worker support, guidance and reinforcement are readily available.
• Work Environment Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives.

Pay Range

$71,900.00 - $100,700.00