Sr. Specialist, EHS - Energetics Safety Engineer

L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance, Inc., a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris FOS specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris FOS’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from rates of 40,000/month down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Our Cincinnati, OH site, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety, to join our team. In this role, the candidate will use their experience to implement and lead strong environmental, health and safety aspects as they relate to manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Work performed under limited supervision. 
• Must be experienced in OSHA 1910 General Industry.
• Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Assists in accident investigations and recommends corrective actions.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections to identify and eliminate non-compliance issues.
• Manage projects related to energetics and safety; including participation in incident investigation, risk management, and process hazard analysis.
• Conduct training and communication campaigns to raise site-wide awareness.
• Serve as interface and liaisons with employees, managers, customers, auditors, and regulators.
• Some travel required <5%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Safety Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Safety Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Safety Engineering experience.
• Must have an active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience working in an Aerospace manufacturing environment.
• 5 years’ experience in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry.
• Experience in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 experience is desired.
• Strong knowledge of standards, OSHA, OSHA PSM, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI including familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations is desired.
• Experience in project management is desired.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work within a high pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Served as interface and liaisons with employees, manager, customers, auditors, and regulators.
• An ideal candidate would be highly self-motivated and analytical with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams are preferred.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Read and understand facility site schematics and building design plans.
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) 4145.26M is desired.
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS software such as ArcGIS and ArcMap.
• Knowledgeable in munitions, explosives, and energetic materials, and related disciplines, the effects of munitions, the means of preventing or reducing explosive mishaps, and the relationship between quantity-distance sitting criteria and personnel safety.
• High level of communication skills and an understanding of escalation requirements to higher authorities.
• Experience and/or training knowledge of Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety NFPA 70E and Propellant, Energetics & Pyrotechnics.