Safety Technician

Senior Safety TechnicianArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, on the Highland Industrial Park, where Armtec and several other major prime contractors produce defense energetics.Company ProfileCompany Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG)Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & ServicesNumber of Employees: 250Job OverviewTitle: Safety TechnicianJob Family: SafetyReports to: EHS Director/Manager/SupervisorWorks with: Senior Management, Supervisors, Production Techs, Safety Techs, Production Assemblers, Quality, Engineering, MaintenanceLocation: Camden, AR, USAType: Full TimeJob SummaryPerforms Safety assessments, audits and training, reviews SOPs and audits safety requirements of each, performs equipment/facility audits, assists with New Hire Training etc. Assists in problem solving, both internally and externally, issues and monitors appropriate issuance of permits, such as burn permits, and Lock out Tag Out permits. Ensures safety systems performance with quarterly inspections, periodic facility/equipment grounds, deluge operation and daily manufacturing compliance. Performs accident/incident/near miss investigations and assists in emergency situations with first aid/first responder skills as required. Conducts and assists in safety training for employees, visitors and contractors. Works directly with facility Engineers on the Safety Action Request program, involved with the facilities Industrial Hygiene program and facilitates the respiratory program and training. First aid/First Responder as required.Primary ResponsibilitiesPerforms Safety Assessments, audits and trainingReviews SOP requirementsIssues and monitors hot work permits, confined space entries, and lockout/tag out permitsEnsures Safety systems performanceInvestigates accidents/incidents/near misses and prepares accident reports. Assists in emergency situationsCoordinates with facility Engineers on safety programsMonitors the facility industrial hygiene programProvides oversight of Safety Programs such as the Respiratory Protection Program, Lockout/Tag-out Program, and Confined Space Entry ProgramTests noise levelsTests air flows of process exhaust systemConducts personal air samplingPrepares samples for analysesTrains employees on safety and health requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA and DOD regulationsOversees field activities and monitors for health and safety violationsEnforces use of PPE and other critical safety equipmentMonitors decontamination of personnel leaving hazardous work zonesDevelops and monitors emergency action plans to comply with the Disaster Response Plan and the Emergency Planning Right-to-Know (EPCRA) ActIdentifies potential causes for accidents and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness including reviews of near missesAssists Management to prepare the EHS budgetTests conductive floors and building grounding systems to comply with the DoD Surveillance Standard for Lightning ProtectionComplies with and maintains ISO 14001 systemProficient with computer applications requiredPerformance of other duties as assignedMaintains the highest ethical standardsUnderstands and conducts himself/herself by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policiesQualificationsKnowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures, company equipment, facility capabilities and manufacturing operationsAbility to lift 50 lbs.; walk throughout production areas including stairs, ability to wear a respirator and appropriate protective equipmentCapable of training in all areas of Safety assessments, audits, SOPs, and New Hire TrainingMust be able to follow written and verbal instructions and work without close supervisionMust have the ability to effectively present information to top management and public groupsMust have the ability to solve practical problems and interact with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations existArmtec CompetenciesMust be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversityEducation/Previous Experience RequirementsAssociate’s degree from accredited university or current enrollment in a 2-year program preferred2 – 5 years related industrial, explosive pyrotechnic, environmental related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. DOD experience is a plusForklift certification, CDL license, CPR certification, First Responder Training, Hazardous Safety CertificationsWork HoursNormal work schedule is Monday through Thursday – 4 ten-hour daysEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected VetTo ApplyPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.comEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected VetMust be authorized to work in the U.S.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. GovernmentThis position requires access to export control informationPowered by JazzHRCYCGWsG2pY