EHS Explosives Specialist
1 month ago
Kilgore, Texas, United States
AXI EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LLC
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled EHS Explosives Specialist to join our team at Axis Education Solutions LLC. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with explosives safety regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities- Advise on explosives safety standards, practices, and procedures to minimize potential safety hazards.
- Administer and evaluate an explosives safety program to oversee the safe and efficient handling, storage, transportation, disposal, and treatment of explosives.
- Facilitate safety meetings or training classes to stay apprised of accident trends or regulatory changes.
- Investigate explosive accident causes to assess the potential for recurrence and recommend corrective methods for prevention.
- Guide other personnel and exchange information on new developments and obtain technical opinions to resolve explosives or ordnance safety and health problems.
- Write formal reports to identify and report deficiencies within the explosive's safety program.
- Provide liaison between the company and Federal & State Regulatory Agencies.
- Coordinate and facilitate preparation for Federal and State regulatory compliance audits and is a point of contact for inquiries, issues, and audits related to regulations.
- Extensive interaction and effective communication with regulatory agency personnel and internal customers complete regulatory requirements while developing and maintaining positive relationships.
- Progressive development and a comprehensive understanding of regulations impacting the company, and the ability to summarize and provide internal guidance of such regulations.
- Maintain a proficient knowledge of current federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
- Interpret regulations and provide training to company personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
- Develop and assist in maintaining Company Standard Operating Procedures and other Compliance programs.
- 5-7+ years' experience in explosives compliance accompanied by deep understanding of explosives handling, storage, transportation, disposal, and treatment of explosives.
- Advanced understanding of and experience with explosives and energetic materials EH&S, licensing, and compliance; experience with ATF and OSHA.
- Experience with developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), conducting audits, and advising on best practices related to logistics, compliance, and safe handling of explosives.
- Professional integrity, confidentiality and sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Highly organized and efficient worker; skilled at multi-tasking.
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written; attentive listener.
- Willing to take initiative and work independently.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
- Ability to clear eligibility on Axis pre-employment requirements.
- Receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to various operations locations.