EHS Explosives Specialist

1 month ago


Kilgore, Texas, United States AXI EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LLC Full time
About the Role

We 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.
Requirements
  • 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.