Safety Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform detailed safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees.
• Conduct thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and develop preventive measures.
• Maintain and analyze HSE metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Cook up emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HSE concerns.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific HSE regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis.
• Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation.

We Prefer

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) and/or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
• Advanced knowledge of HSE management systems.
• Familiarity or direct experience with implementation or maintenance of ISO 45001 certification.
• Subject matter expertise/competency or certification in one or more of the following areas: Radiation Safety (officer), Laser Safety (officer) Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), MEWP & PIT program management, Thermography, Hazardous Material Transportation, Lithium-Ion battery safety and storage, First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer, OSHA 500/501, OSHA 510/511
• Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Experience with DCMA INST 8210.

Essential Functions

• Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits, which may involve walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work in various environments, including office, manufacturing, and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work in a team and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Proficiency in using computers and software applications related to HSE.