Safety Specialist, Senior
About the Role
At BAE Systems, our company mission is to Protect those who Protect Us. In Safety, we apply that same principle to our own team—looking out for one another so that we can collectively deliver on our commitment to the customer. BAE Systems is hiring for a Senior Occupational Safety Specialist to manage safety programs at our Radford, Virginia site. In this role, you will focus on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the reduction of recordable injuries.
Responsibilities
- Maintain expert knowledge of OSHA regulations to ensure 100% site compliance.
- Collaborate with operating units and maintenance to identify and resolve safety issues proactively.
- Partner with the SHE department to drive down recordable injury rates.
- Manage and disseminate knowledge on key safety programs: LO/TO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical, Guarding, and DoW Regulations for Army Contractors.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to effectively disseminate information to a diverse population of employees.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and industry-related software applications.
- Able to support on-site, "boots on the ground."
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional preferred.
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment a plus!
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $75,254 - $127,930. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.