Explosives Safety Specialist

Explosives Safety Specialist

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Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Primary responsibility is to support explosive site planning, updating, reviews and submission for approvals.
• Knowledge and experience with DoD (Department of Defense) siting tools (ESS), explosive effects (thermal/fragment/overpressure) modeling/analysis.
• Support Wilmington Leadership Team and serve as a liaison to assist with DCMA customer requests for information (RFI). Serve as a POC (point of contact) for Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Indemnification Surveys
• Understands and complies with DOD4145.26
• Work with other disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Health and Safety, Maintenance, etc.) to ensure implemented protocols are being followed.
• Assist in conducting training courses on related topics. This may be preparation of web-based training, or instructor led training.
• Reviewing process changes in work areas to assess additional risk and determine the appropriate levels of approval.
• Delivering presentations to all management levels to facilitate process change or summarize new processes.
• Developing team project milestones, provide updates and meet project deadlines.
• Assisting with management of the Energetic Safety Program by influencing across all departments to develop, plan, schedule, complete, analyze, track and follow-up on process assessments, both independently and with groups.

Additional assignments and areas of focus will vary, and work will be accomplished across all of Textron Systems. This position reports to the EHS Manager. Support of Energetic safety tasks will be at the direction of the Director of EH&S. Some travel to other Textron Systems’ locations and possibly customer sites may be required. Professional training and certifications during the job will be identified and encouraged. This position will be located at the Wilmington, Massachusetts campus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Military Ordnance worker, or Military/Civilian Explosive Ordnance Disposal trained, or 6+ years Civilian Blasting experience.
  • Knowledge and ability to use machine shop power and hand tools.
  • Knowledge and ability to use video equipment and editing a plus.
  • Ability to obtain the following certifications and clearance:
    • R&D Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of MA.
    • Ammunition/Explosives Certification (Group 2 course AMTEC-404) or equivalent.
    • Hazardous Shipping Certification
    
    

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Education Assistance

• Career Development & Training Opportunities

• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.