Senior Engineer - Energetics Processing

Senior EngineerERG 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide technical evaluations on a variety of process engineering, process safety, and hazard analysis projects associated with energetics research, development, and manufacturing operationsPlan 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 techniquesApply root cause analysis and fault tree analysis techniques in executing malfunction and failure analyses and incident investigationsDevelop safety, environmental, engineering, and quality documentation for process startup and restart efforts.Prepare and review SOPs for energetics processing operationsPerform 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 determinationsProvide 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 auditsProvide mentorship and technical guidance to mid- and junior-level engineers supporting task executionQualifications and SkillsBachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldAt least 20 years of relevant experienceStrong technical background in process engineering, process safety, and hazard analysisExpertise in energetic manufacturing processes is strongly desiredDemonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholdersExcellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skillsExperience leading and facilitating teams to perform engineering and safety reviews with various stakeholders, including engineers, operators, and safety and quality representativesMust currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearanceMust be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access AuthorizationsPreferred Qualifications and SkillsVertical and horizontal mixing of energetic compoundsPour and pressure casting of energetic compoundsEnergetics reaction chemistry, including batch and continuous reactor configurationsBench-scale research for propellant and explosives formulationsPilot-scale manufacturing and production-scale developmentPressing and extrusion of propellants and explosives using mechanical, screw, and ram pressesMachining of propellants and explosives using conventional lathes, mills, saws, and computer numerical control machining centers$150,000 - $200,000 a year 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 . 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. 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