Site Safety Lead

Position Summary

MSM North America is seeking a Site Safety Lead to provide on-site safety leadership, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance support in a high-hazard operational environment involving explosives and ammunition. This role serves as the primary technical authority for safety execution, explosives safety compliance, and risk mitigation at the site level.

This is an individual contributor role requiring deep, hands-on experience with explosives safety, site planning, and regulatory engagement. The Site Safety Lead works closely with operations, engineering, quality, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted mission execution.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Oversight & Execution

• Serve as the primary on-site authority for safety compliance and execution related to explosives and ammunition operations

• Monitor daily operations to ensure adherence to approved safety plans, SOPs, and regulatory requirements

• Conduct routine site inspections, safety assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)

• Identify unsafe conditions or practices and implement immediate corrective actions to mitigate risk

Explosives & Ammunition Safety

• Ensure safe handling, storage, manufacturing, testing, and transportation of explosives and ammunition in accordance with applicable regulations and standards

• Support explosives safety site planning activities, including quantity-distance (QD) analysis, facility layout reviews, and hazard classification

• Review and approve explosives-related activities from a safety and compliance perspective prior to execution

• Serve as the on-site technical advisor for explosives and ammunition safety matters

Regulatory Compliance & External Interface

• Ensure compliance with applicable explosives safety, occupational safety, and environmental regulations

• Interface with regulatory agencies, customers, and auditors during inspections, assessments, and information requests

• Support pre-award, post-award, and ongoing compliance reviews related to explosives operations

• Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, site plans, and compliance records

• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, including DFARS 252.223-7002

• Ensure compliance with DoD Manual 4145.26

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Response

• Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses, and safety findings related to explosives and ammunition

• Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans

• Support emergency response planning, drills, and readiness for explosive-related hazards

• Act as on-site safety representative during abnormal or emergency conditions

Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and technical guidance related to explosives and ammunition safety

• Support development and refinement of safety procedures, training materials, and site-specific safety plans

• Reinforce a strong safety culture through visible engagement and technical credibility

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track safety metrics, compliance trends, and corrective action status

• Provide regular safety updates and recommendations to site and corporate leadership

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve compliance posture, and enhance operational safety

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related technical field required

• Advanced technical degree preferred

Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive safety experience in environments involving explosives and ammunition

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with explosives safety, energetics operations, and site-level compliance

• Experience supporting safety execution in regulated, high-consequence operational environments

• Prior experience serving as a site safety authority or explosives safety specialist strongly preferred

Certifications & Specialized Training (Preferred)

• Explosives Safety Officer (ESO) or equivalent

• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction)

• Formal training in explosives safety site planning, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance

• Relevant military, government, or industry explosives safety credentials

• Ammunition & Explosives Safety Training for Defense Contractors

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of explosives and ammunition safety practices

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and audit expectations

• Ability to assess risk, make sound safety decisions, and enforce requirements independently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and situational awareness

• Professional judgment and discretion in sensitive operational environments

Working Conditions

• Work performed in environments involving explosives, ammunition, and other high-risk operations

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• May require flexible hours or on-call support based on operational needs