Safety Specialist Level 1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide occupational safety and fire protection support as part of the Joint Safety Health Institutional Facilities Team (JSHIFT) contract at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).
• Perform hazard recognition, evaluation and control activities and tasks including:
• Routine facility inspections and reporting
• Routine construction site inspections and reporting
• Construction project, facility and equipment design reviews
• Mishap and close call investigations and support
• Development and review of facility and job hazard analysis
• Development of Center safety and health communications and educational materials
• Auditing of contractor's OSHA programs such as lockout/tagout, electrical safety and fall protection
• Support of both JSC and company's Voluntary Protection Program (VVP) activities and initiatives
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years occupational safety & health related experience in an institutional and/or industrial environment
• Proficient in OSHA & NFPA standards and publications, risk management and system safety techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, contractor's representatives and regulatory agency representatives
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Associate's degree or higher in an occupational safety & health or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field of study is desirable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources
• Training & Development
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)