Safety Engineer - Federal Ammunition

Posted by Vista Outdoor on 03/31/2023

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Hunting/Shooting

Job Categories: Manufacturing, Operations

Company Type: Recreation

State: MN

City: Anoka

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles

Job Description & Requirements

Assist EHS Manager in all areas of safety including compliance with Vista Outdoors Energetic Operating Standards (EOS), Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910, Process Safety Management and Plant Process Control Board. Help coordinate the site’s Industrial Hygiene Program, develops training agendas and provides support for Safety training to the Anoka Operation. Assist with regulatory compliance requirements as directed. This position is responsible for the coordination of outside agency’s inspections including follow-up to findings and acts as a resource to the Anoka Operation’s Safety efforts. Reviews and analyzes new proposals that require comments from Safety Department. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Experience, education, licenses, certifications, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.)

• A Bachelors degree in Science, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene required. (Years of experience and training may be considered in lieu of education).
• Experience and knowledge of regulations and interpretations associated with OSHA, DOT, NFPA, DHS, ATF, and ANSI.
• Ability to communicate well with all types of employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Fundamental duties necessary to achieve the objective of the position)

• Coordinate all activities of EOS Compliance which includes Plant Process Control Board and the EOS committee. Included in this section are the 14 compliance steps of Process Safety Management and all related correspondence, documentation, coordinating PHA meetings, and other activities related to EOS.
• Supervise outside agency’s compliance inspections within the Federal Operations and issues inspection reports with abatement.  Provides training for Plant Authority responsibilities, Contractor Safety and Management, Lift Truck Operator training, New Hire Orientation and supports Safety training for the Federal Operation. Responds to emergencies at the Federal locations to act as incident command or to assist in the emergency operations as necessary.
• Performs Industrial Hygiene work including air sampling and other possible sources that could be injurious to workers. Ensures that Industrial Hygiene work complies with appropriate government regulations and laws. Reports results of sampling and testing to the appropriate Department Supervisors.  Issues personal protective equipment and performs related training as needed.
• Calibrates and maintains all Industrial Hygiene and monitoring systems/equipment for Safety Department and Federal Operations.
• Provides guidance to Federal Operation’s Supervisors. Conducts safety inspection and assigns and monitors abatement deadlines.
• Reviews new or revised OSHA and DOT regulations. Submits policy drafts or revisions to the Safety Manager for direction. Develops outlines and teaching materials, and serves as training instructor as needed.
• Performs accident investigations. Works with the Health Supervisor in assuring compliance with Vista Outdoors policies and government regulations.
• Reviews changes in Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Orders, Drawings, Safety Proposals, and all Equipment Changes. 
• Prepares, approves, and implements comprehensive health and safety procedures in accordance with federal and Governmental regulations with particular emphasis on explosive safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety.
• Perform audits, training and/or investigations at other company facilities/locations as required. 

About Vista Outdoor

Vista Outdoor Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor recreation and shooting sports products. We are headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota and employ approximately 5,900 skilled workers worldwide. We have multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico along with international customer service, sales and sourcing operations in Asia, Canada and Europe.

We operate through two reportable segments: Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products. Together, our segments serve the outdoor sports and recreation markets through a diverse portfolio of well-recognized brands that provide consumers with a wide range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products.