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Quality AssuranceSafety Specialist

ERG

Job Location:

Indian Head, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140000 - 180000

Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 10 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Quality Assurance/Safety Specialist to support explosives safety occupational safety and health (OSH) and quality assurance activities within explosives/energetics processing and decontamination environments. This position will support the safe execution of operations by conducting hazard analyses evaluating material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards regulations and procedures.

This full-time position is at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head Maryland is approximately 30 miles from Washington D.C. 25 miles from Alexandria Virginia and 60 miles from Fredericksburg Virginia.

Job Description:

Conduct and oversee safety-related aspects of explosives/energetics decontamination in current or former explosives processing facilities
Conduct hazard analyses for energetics operations
Assess and document the explosives safety status of various forms of Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH)
Maintain and apply extensive Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Explosives Safety training beyond the required experience
Ensure strict adherence to established safety protocols and applicable Occupational Safety and Health and explosives safety requirements
Support safety and quality assurance activities associated with explosives and energetics operations
Review operations and work activities to identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented

Qualifications and Skills:

10 years of experience in explosives safety including 5 years as an explosives safety and OSH officer
Demonstrated experience in ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols
Training and experience in 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Training and experience in 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Certified in Gas Free Engineering
Respirator fit testing qualification
State-certified Asbestos supervisor certification
DOT Explosive Handler physical certification
Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) Training per NAVSEA OP-5
HAZWOPER (40-hour)
Military Munitions Rule and Naval Explosives Safety (AMMO-49-DL or AMMO-18-DL)
Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$140000 - $180000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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