Ballistics Engineer 2 - Hunting Plc : Job Details

Responsibilities:

Engineers are recognized as leaders within the company and are expected to set an example in the key areas of Safety, Compliance, and Quality.

* Present a Hunting image of professionalism and industry leadership during interactions with all visitors including customers and vendors.

* Attends industry events to gain a better understanding of the industry and perforating systems and may contribute to technical papers and presentations.

* In conjunction with their supervisor, work to develop their skill sets and gain experience through measurable objectives that prepare them for new opportunities to contribute.

* Promotes teamwork.

* Work on New Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to design, develop, test, and manufacture explosive devices.

* Work within their level of experience to maximize their contributions to the company.

* Plan, schedule, and execute tasks and projects in accordance with business strategies and objectives.

* At all levels of experience, work as a project owner which includes Planning, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Execution, Design, Testing, Record Keeping, obtaining the required approvals to progress the project, identifying and mitigating obstacles, and understanding risks associated with the project.

* Utilize their experience and knowledge of Energetic materials to evaluate safety, design, and test explosive devices and materials, and communicate technical concepts of explosives to technical and non-technical individuals.

* Typically takes ownership of two or more technically challenging projects which may take more than one year to complete. These projects require Project Owners with a good foundation of product and process applications, explosive knowledge, safety, testing, troubleshooting, and proven project execution.

* Works with their customers, peers, and more experienced engineers to research and clarify problem definition overall needs, and existing solutions.

* Leads evaluation of design concepts, risks, safety, and test plans and contributes to the business analysis of projects.

* Can overcome many obstacles without the need to elevate them to a higher level.

* Has a strong understanding of business ethics and has developed good interpersonal skills.

* Advocates explosive and process safety and is proficient in HSE, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Systems.

* Has developed an advanced understanding of explosive design principles for one major product line and helps advise and train less experienced Ballistics Engineers and Technicians.

* Provide engineering support to HSE, Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain and other business units as required.

* Uphold a culture of Safety and Quality while performing daily tasks.

* Follow all federal, state, local, and company rules and/or regulations for the transportation, storage, handling, and use of any hazardous material.

* Must continuously stop and think about the safety implications of any activity or procedure prior to acting.

* Must at all times comply with HSE and quality policies and procedures and are responsible for speaking up when they become aware of non-conformances.

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* Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment / Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work settings range from clean indoor labs to unprotected outdoor environments. The employee frequently works with or around explosives. This involves handling packaged/boxed explosives as well as instructing customers in the proper use, storage, and transportation of these explosives pounds. Specific vision abilities that are required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements relate to obtaining a valid driver's license and recognizing current Hazmat warning labels or markings that are color-coded.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Education and Training

* Bachelor's degree, four (4) years, in Engineering, Science, or equivalent field.

* General Requirements

* Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in similar field.

* Technical Requirements / Skills

* Knowledgeable in OSHA safety regulations, ATF & DOT explosives, transportation, storage, and documentation requirements.

* Knowledgeable and experienced in safe procedures for arming explosive devices, and relevant sections of API RP-67, Recommended Practices for Oilfield Explosives Safety.

* Knowledgeable and experienced in relevant aspects of perforating gun assembly, operating procedures, and explosive safety.

* Can properly use measuring devices and make precise measurements using micrometers, calipers, and weight scales.

* Familiar with and can work with Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel), able to manipulate photos in software and learn Solidworks.+

* Must be able to read, write, and understand operating procedures, safety procedures, and test procedures.

* Must be very observant and detail-oriented.

* Good communication skills.

* Must be able to do neat, comprehensive reports on activities.

* Must be able to self-motivate and work with little to no supervision.

D. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

* Must have a valid driver's license and record that conforms to the company's insurance policies, ATF, DOT, and State or other required Hazmat training.

E. Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

* Able to meet ATF & regulatory security requirements.

* Must be US citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (student Visa does not qualify), in accordance with ATF regulations.