Safety & Training Specialist

About the Role

The Safety & Training Specialist, under general direction from the Safety & Quality Manager, will assist in developing, enforcing, monitoring, and implementing the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs, procedures, and requirements pertinent to the TFOME Contract at NASA Glenn Research Center. This role ensures compliance with TFOME Contract policies, OSHA regulations, NASA NPR 1800.1 requirements, GRC NASA SHeD policies, and other pertinent safety and consensus standards. The Specialist maintains a working relationship with technicians, engineers, supervisors, and staff, providing consultation as the recognized site safety expert.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) program support, ensuring compliance with SHE policies, requirements, and controls, including surveillance of personnel and contractors associated with TFOME.
• Perform and evaluate hazard analyses and safety assessments; review hazardous operation procedures and provide feedback to NASA as requested.
• Assist the Safety & Quality Manager with safety-related issues, implementation of programs and procedures, and maintenance of systematic SHE records to ensure a safe workplace.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, accident/mishap investigations, and close-call reports; ensure corrective measures are implemented to comply with NASA Glenn Research Center and OSHA requirements.
• Provide technical review and advice on SHE issues, including support for site planning, the HASP process, and TFOME subcontracted work.
• Perform daily inspections of TFOME subcontracted IDIQ work.
• Manage special safety assignments and projects to ensure adherence to safety regulations and update safety codes as needed.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in risk management and hazard analysis activities; coordinate with staff to identify facility requirements and SHE needs.
• Perform industrial hygiene duties, including air and ventilation sampling, lead bulk samples, confined space air monitoring, and noise surveys.
• Obtain and maintain SHE training and certifications to support position duties.
• Handle and respond to safety deviations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and NASA regulations.
• Maintain currency with new developments and changes in SHE regulations.
• Serve as a mentor for the TFOME Employee Safety Committee at Lewis Field and Armstrong Test Facility.
• Submit monthly reports of SHE activities to the Safety and Quality Manager.
• Represent TFOME at the monthly Contractor Safety Committee meeting.
• Serve as a backup for other safety support personnel.
• Assist employees in writing and implementing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), NASA GRC Safety forms, and Safety Observation Reports (SOR).
• Follow up on SORs to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Serve as a safety consultant and advisor to TFOME employees, management, and NASA on projects, safety concerns, and facility matters.

Training Responsibilities

• Support the safety, health, and environmental training program for TFOME Contract employees at both Lewis Field and Armstrong Test Facility.
• Develop and maintain training materials, presentations, and coursework for safety, health, and environmental training classes.
• Work with the Safety and Quality Manager to maintain records of training events and ensure compliance with NASA, OSHA, and other federal regulatory training requirements.
• Grow and lead the TFOME Safety Training Program.
• Attend training opportunities to enhance skills as a trainer and subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering Studies, Environmental Science, or other technical-related fields, and/or professional safety-related certifications, and/or equivalent safety and training work experience of more than 5 years.

Skills

• Current or previous work experience at NASA Glenn Research Center and understanding of the Center’s and Agency’s Safety and Health requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NEC, NFPA, Federal and State EPA, NRC, DOT, NIOSH recommendations, and Quality (AS 9100, ISO 9000) requirements.
• Working knowledge of NASA NPRs, NPDs, and the NASA Glenn Safety and Occupational Health Manual (preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of lifting device equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, etc.), electrical safety, fall protection, LO/TO, machine guarding, welding safety, shop safety, confined space, and basic industrial hygiene principles (ventilation, air monitoring, noise monitoring).
• Ability to interpret and apply safety requirements, develop safety procedures/reports, conduct safety audits, and maintain SHE OSHA records.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with NASA, supervisors, and co-workers at all organizational levels.
• Ability to read blueprints, use office equipment (e.g., computers), and operate industrial hygiene instruments for environmental sampling.
• Ability to work independently and stop unsafe work practices or conditions when identified.