Safety Specialist

About the role

The Senior Occupational Safety Specialist supports the site's Safety programs. This role supports 100% on site.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Works hand-in-hand with the operating units and maintenance to achieve 100% compliance.
• Pro-actively identifies safety issues.
• Strives to minimize recordable injury rates by closely working with the SHE department and the entire Radford site.
• Works with a variety of safety related programs (LO/TO, Confined Space, hotwork, electrical, guarding, walking surfaces, risk assessment, DoD Regs for ARMY Contractors, etc.) and helps disseminate the knowledge to the Radford team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Safety related discipline with four (4) years of related experience, or the overall equivalent experience.
• Well versed in safety regulations, particularly OSHA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to effectively disseminate information to a diverse population of employees.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to support on-site, "boots on the ground."

Preferred

• Prefer CSP.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment a plus!

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee recognition program.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.

Platforms & Services

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc. does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.