Explosive Safety Specialist

Textron • Wilmington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Explosive Safety Specialist supports explosive site planning, including updates, reviews, and submissions for approval, as well as compliance and training. The role provides limited support to Research & Development, Test & Manufacturing, and energetic supplier monitoring. It requires knowledge of Department of Defense siting tools (ESS) and explosive-effects modeling and analysis, including thermal, fragment, and overpressure effects.

The specialist supports the leadership team and serves as a liaison for DCMA and customer requests for information. They act as the Explosive/Energetic point of contact for Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Indemnification Surveys and must understand and comply with DoD 4145.26. The role works across disciplines—including Engineering, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities—to help ensure protocols are followed.

Responsibilities also include assisting with training development and delivery, reviewing work-area process changes for risk and approval requirements, presenting process changes or new processes to management, tracking project milestones and deadlines, and helping manage the Energetic Safety Program through cross-departmental process assessments. The position reports to the Vice President of Operations; energetic safety work is directed by that executive in collaboration with the Director of EH&S. Some travel to other Textron Systems locations and suppliers is expected. The position is located at the Wilmington, Massachusetts campus. Continuous professional training is encouraged. It may also suit someone transitioning from military service who wishes to pursue a bachelor's degree part-time.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a military ordnance worker or civilian explosives-trained worker in a qualifying role, including EOD, QASAS, or ammunition technician/specialist positions; alternatively, at least 6 years of civilian blasting experience.
• Ammunition/Explosives Certification (Group 2 course AMTEC-404) or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain an R&D Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of Massachusetts.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Hazardous Shipping Certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of DoD siting tools (ESS) and explosive-effects modeling or analysis, including thermal, fragment, and overpressure effects.
• Knowledge of and compliance with DoD 4145.26.

Nice To Haves

• Machine shop experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to use video equipment and editing.

Responsibilities

• Support explosive site planning by updating, reviewing, and submitting plans for approval, and support compliance and training.
• Provide limited support for Research & Development, Test & Manufacturing efforts, and energetic supplier monitoring.
• Support the leadership team and serve as a liaison for DCMA and customer requests for information.
• Serve as the Explosive/Energetic point of contact for Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Indemnification Surveys.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, and other disciplines to ensure protocols are followed.
• Assist in conducting training courses, including preparing web-based or instructor-led training.
• Review process changes in work areas to assess additional risk and determine appropriate approval levels.
• Deliver presentations to management levels to facilitate process changes or summarize new processes.
• Develop project milestones, provide updates, and meet deadlines.
• Assist with managing the Energetic Safety Program by coordinating cross-departmental process assessments, including planning, scheduling, completion, analysis, tracking, and follow-up.
• Travel to other Textron Systems locations and suppliers as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules, including compressed 9/80 and 4/10 schedules.
• More than six weeks of paid time off, including vacation, illness/personal time, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year for relevant graduate degrees.
• Three medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, and additional life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Company 401(k) contribution of up to 9% of salary.
• Employee discounts from merchants and on products.
• Service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, and adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed