Safety Officer with Security Clearance

About the role

The Safety Officer position at Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is aimed at providing essential and critical safety data and operational support to the leadership team at a major DoD Test Facility. The role involves implementing and managing comprehensive safety programs, conducting inspections and audits, and investigating safety incidents.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement safety plans, ensuring daily adherence.
• Continuously monitor working conditions and resolve any safety issues and provide recommendations for improving workplace safety.
• Attend safety walks and inspections before and/or during each project.
• Track and document accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future incidents.
• Perform inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, safety observation reports and processes on a regular, constant basis and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure safety and compliance with established regulations.
• Develop and distribute educational materials, including videos, guides, and posters and participate in the training of site personnel, educating employees on safety standards and safe machinery operation.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with key government and internal customers and serve as the safety liaison between management and external safety agencies.
• Conduct periodic self-inspection and review of safety processes to ensure continued compliance and improve overall safety conditions.
• Develop and enforce legally required standards for a safe environment to protect personnel, property, and information.
• Investigate and report safety violations and adverse information reports to the appropriate agencies.
• Investigate onsite accidents to identify possible causes.
• Maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, and related events.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Safety Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience as a government safety representative.
• Two (2) years of experience in comprehensive safety and OSHA standards is equivalent to one year of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage a comprehensive Safety Program at a large-scale level.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office.
• Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• Capable of working in field conditions to perform inspections and investigations.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; must be able to analyze high-risk conditions and develop ways to mitigate risk.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

Work Conditions

• Work is mostly performed in an environmentally controlled office environment but occasional field work would expose you to the environment.
• Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.
• Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer monitors for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave