Site Safety Health Officer and Quality Manager

Acuity International • Reston, VA

93d

About The Position

The Site Safety Health Officer and Quality Manager supports the Munitions and Environmental Remediation Department by performing internal and external quality/safety audits at the client site. Position reports to the Director of Operations, Ammunition Demilitarization Operations with a direct reporting line to the Acuity Director of Business Assurance (Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health, and Quality). All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in a safety related field within unexploded ordnance or environmental and 5 years’ experience as a UXO Tech III or combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience as a Safety Officer and/or a UXO Tech III.
• Possess 40 hr. OSHA HAZWOPER certification and either an OSHA 30 hr. OSHA Construction or an OSHA 30 hr. General Industry Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required training in accordance with Acuity’s training requirements for the position.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working Ammunition Operations required by AMC Regulation 350-4 within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance as well as a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System and Common Access Card (CAC), and must pass local agency background check.
• Must possess polished verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate company practices with senior executives, project managers, clients, employees, and government officials.
• Intermediate user level of computer systems; Microsoft office software, Adobe Acrobat, databases, and documentation control systems.
• Must act with high ethical values and uphold corporate philosophy.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must live within commuting distance to Hawthorne Army Depot. No relocation expenses or housing allowance offered.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred professional certifications by American Society for Quality as a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive UXO risk assessment and detection survey for designated sites.
• Mark and clear all identified UXOs following the best safety and environmental practices.
• Oversee the safe transport and disposal of any recovered UXOs in accordance with FSM Government national and international safety and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with the development of written guidance for programs and projects, such as Accident Preventions Plans (APP), Site Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Quality Plans (QP), for submission/inclusion to project plans and ensures implementation of approved plans.
• Submit a comprehensive final report and Certificate of Clearance upon project completion to include a summary of all activities, findings and a formal clearance certificate.
• Identify and assess hazards, risks and control measures for a specific operation or process.
• Conduct ongoing review of operations and processes to identify potential hazards, risks and control measures that should be implemented to reduce these risks, including all costs involved in implementing such measures.
• Assess and document hazards, risks, and controls in a manner consistent with established procedures and practices.
• Monitor, inspect, and audit company activities, processes and/or procedures related to operations.
• Collect relevant data to prepare detailed written reports which present inspection and audit results.
• Assist in the identification of corrective and preventive actions, perform causal analysis, and help in any way possible to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Attend meetings as appropriate to aid in communicating Safety/Quality requirements.
• Help to ensure workforce safety, customer satisfaction, compliance and continuous improvement are core elements throughout all initiatives and activities.
• Ensure assigned projects are executable within Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFAR and the client contracting requirements.
• Investigate accidents and near misses that have occurred and initiates Serious Incident Reports.
• Inspect the sites to ensure they are a hazard-free environment and process activities are compliant with approved plans.
• Verify that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related agencies.
• Promote safe practices at job sites and enforce safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all company employees meet all OSHA/contract safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct and/or oversee training and carry out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
• Respond to explosive incidents on the depot.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees