Chemical Safety Engineer

$60,000 - $130,000/Yr

Erg - Indian Head, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Indian Head, MD

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

ERG is seeking an experienced chemical engineer to provide full-time support to health and safety efforts within the energetics manufacturing and research and development groups. The role involves participating in hazard analyses, supporting safety programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and local policies in a hybrid work environment located in Indian Head, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hazard analyses of manufacturing operations.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and analyze process-start-up documentation.
• Develop technical documentation related to safety and health programs.
• Support/manage safety and occupational health programs.
• Participate in program compliance audits by outside organizations.
• Serve as a key safety reviewer for process manufacturing start-up and approval.
• Perform walkthroughs and safety and health inspections of various facilities and document recommendations.
• Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of hazards.
• Track the status of open actions using databases or spreadsheets.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders internal and external to the design team.
• Review, update, and present training on safety and occupational health topics.
• Support mishap and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, Navy, and local policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical engineering and occupational health.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of 29 CFR 1910 regulations.
• Experience in reviewing technical data packages and engineering drawings.
• Conduct design reviews with respect to ADA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and/or ANSI compliance.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• A licensed engineer is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with explosives safety is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance eligibility after four months of employment.
• Overtime pay.
• Accrued sick leave.
• 401k participation after four months of employment.