Eastern Research Group
Quality Assurance/Safety Specialist
$140K–$180K
Indian Head, MD · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in explosives safety, including 5+ years as an explosives safety and OSH officer.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen; position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.
About the job
Supports explosives safety, occupational safety and health, and quality assurance in explosives and energetics processing and decontamination environments.
What you'll do
- Conduct hazard analyses and oversee safety aspects of explosives and energetics decontamination operations.
- Assess and document the explosives safety status of material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH).
- Review work activities for hazards, ensure appropriate controls and compliance, and support safety and quality assurance activities.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of explosives safety experience, including 5+ years as an explosives safety and OSH officer.
- Training and experience in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926; certified in Gas Free Engineering; qualified in respirator fit testing; state-certified Asbestos supervisor; DOT Explosive Handler physical certification.
- MPPEH training per NAVSEA OP-5; HAZWOPER (40-hour); Military Munitions Rule and Naval Explosives Safety (AMMO-49-DL or AMMO-18-DL).
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
Pay
USD 140,000–180,000 (per-year-salary)
Tools
29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, NAVSEA OP-5, HAZWOPER, AMMO-49-DL, AMMO-18-DL
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