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ERG

Senior Engineer - Energetics Processing

Indian Head, MD

$112K - $153K/yr

This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD ... Machining of propellants and explosives using conventional lathes, mills, saws, and computer ...

ERC, Inc.

Machinist Engineering Technician

Redstone Arsenal, AL · On-site

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

... Full-Time Location PSD - Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL 35808 US (Primary) For more than 30 ... Perform operations involving explosives and hazardous chemicals while using Personal Protective ...

ORBIS Inc

Engineer IV

Washington, DC · On-site

... Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) and Software Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP) process ... A secret security clearance Employment Type: Full time

RMSL

Test Engineer

Talpa, TX · On-site

Yes Schedule: Full Time Description of Business Environment: Peace is often associated with ... Experience in a test environment that involved energetic materials, explosives or firearms

Altus Technology Solutions

Junior Engineer

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Indian Head, MD Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote ... Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense-related programs About Altus ...

Altus Technology Solutions

Junior Engineer

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Indian Head, MD Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote ... Experience supporting energetics, ammunition, explosives, or defense-related programs About Altus ...

Lockheed Martin

Quality Engineer - Troy, AL

Troy, AL · On-site

$67K - $117K/yr

Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF ... Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of ...

Anysphere, Inc

Software Engineer, Storage

New York, NY · On-site

Engineering • Full-time • San Francisco; New York Apply Our mission is to automate coding. The ... meet explosive demand. You'll design and execute the path to a robust, multi-database topology ...

Lockheed Martin

Quality Engineer - Troy, AL

Troy, AL · On-site

$54K - $96K/yr

Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF ... Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of ...

Lockheed Martin

Quality Engineer - Troy, AL

Troy, AL · On-site

$54K - $96K/yr

Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF ... Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of ...

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CertificationsExplosive License, Safety CertificationsExplosive License, Safety Certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, demolitionMining, quarrying, construction sites
Job ResponsibilitiesDesigning blast plans, overseeing explosive useSetting up blasts, handling explosives on-site

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Senior Engineer - Energetics Processing

Senior Engineer - Energetics Processing

ERG

Indian Head, MD

$112K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking a Senior Engineer with energetics processing experience to support energetics and chemical manufacturing processes, including evaluating safe processes, equipment, and facility design; formulating risk mitigation strategies; providing technical expertise in new process startup activities; evaluating standard operating procedures (SOPs); performing malfunction and incident investigations; and interacting with technical customers to provide process engineering and safety expertise. Experience managing projects, facilitating meetings, investigating incidents, and facilitating hazard analyses is required.
 
This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.   
Job Description:
  • Provide technical evaluations on a variety of process engineering, process safety, and hazard analysis projects associated with energetics research, development, and manufacturing operations
  • Plan and execute Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PrHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), Failure Mode and Effect Analyses (FMEAs), System Hazard Analyses (SHAs), Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), and Operating and Support Hazards Analyses (O&SHAs), and other hazard analysis and risk assessment techniques
  • Apply root cause analysis and fault tree analysis techniques in executing malfunction and failure analyses and incident investigations
  • Develop safety, environmental, engineering, and quality documentation for process startup and restart efforts. 
  • Prepare and review SOPs for energetics processing operations
  • Perform process design tasks, such as reviewing new or as-built drawings, equipment, and/or process specifications and reviewing engineering calculations that support equipment configuration and process condition determinations
  • Provide other on-site support as needed, including participating in various technical meetings; drafting meeting minutes; performing reviews of technical information, calculations, and previously completed analyses; and performing plant inspections or audits
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mid- and junior-level engineers supporting task execution
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field 
  • At least 20 years of relevant experience 
  • Strong technical background in process engineering, process safety, and hazard analysis 
  • Expertise in energetic manufacturing processes is strongly desired 
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders 
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills 
  • Experience leading and facilitating teams to perform engineering and safety reviews with various stakeholders, including engineers, operators, and safety and quality representatives 
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance  
  • Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations 
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Vertical and horizontal mixing of energetic compounds
  • Pour and pressure casting of energetic compounds
  • Energetics reaction chemistry, including batch and continuous reactor configurations
  • Bench-scale research for propellant and explosives formulations
  • Pilot-scale manufacturing and production-scale development
  • Pressing and extrusion of propellants and explosives using mechanical, screw, and ram presses
  • Machining of propellants and explosives using conventional lathes, mills, saws, and computer numerical control machining centers
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. 
  
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  
   
Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com.  ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment. 
  
If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293. 
  
ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.