Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer

Position Overview

TAP Engineering is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer to support advanced research and engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with environmental health and safety stakeholders
• Develop and maintain environmental and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Investigate accidents and incidents and ensure proper reporting and documentation
• Oversee decontamination procedures and support incident response activities
• Identify and address environmental health and safety concerns proactively
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement remediation plans
• Support scientific staff in developing SOPs that incorporate safe practices
• Maintain and manage hazardous chemical inventory
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Ensure availability and condition of protective equipment and safety gear
• Maintain and distribute safety-related documentation and guidance
• Coordinate with emergency services and support emergency response efforts as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• One of the following experience requirements:
• 11+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 7+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience
• Strong understanding of environmental health and safety standards and practices
• Experience supporting laboratory, research, or technical environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) certification
• Experience with hazardous materials handling and compliance
• Familiarity with safety regulations and environmental compliance frameworks
• Experience conducting safety audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated ability to implement and improve safety programs in technical environments

Benefits Overview

TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the whole employee.

Clearance Requirement

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI).