Senior Occupational Safety Professional

Apex is a growth-focused consulting and engineering firm where your career accelerates, your contributions shape communities, and your potential is fully realized. We invest in your development at every stage, offering autonomy and flexibility to work on projects that protect the environment and create lasting impact. Recognized for industry-leading growth, Apex combines strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to exceptional outcomes. All positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities.

About the role

This role focuses on employee accident prevention, executing occupational safety projects from start to finish at client sites. The position involves workplace injury exposure assessments and safety program management evaluations, with a primary technical focus on Industrial/Occupational Safety. Knowledge of Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene is desirable. The incumbent will provide project leadership, work independently, and deliver results within budget and timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational safety consulting services, including:
  • Conducting shop floor observations to identify, assess, and risk-rank employee injury exposures
  • Devising solution options to mitigate injury exposures
  • Assisting clients with hands-on implementation of chosen solutions
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of implemented solutions
  • Tracking and analyzing clients’ employee injury data for trends and prevention opportunities
• Coordinate and execute industrial safety projects in collaboration with Apex project managers, adhering to organizational procedures and standards
• Design, implement, and execute service plans in close collaboration with clients, monitoring and reporting progress
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Act as an advisor to clients on occupational safety issues
• Provide input on potential new EHS projects to project managers, client relationship managers, or business development staff
• Participate in business development activities as directed
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and stay updated on changes impacting the organization
• Demonstrate strong technical writing, multitasking, and data management skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a science or engineering field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in occupational safety or employee accident prevention
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) accreditation desirable but not required
• Active Secret Security clearance highly preferred (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, aerospace, defense, or automotive industries a plus
• Extensive knowledge of occupational safety technical subject matter, including:
  • Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys
  • Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis
  • Employee Injury Data Analysis
  • Machine Guarding
  • Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
  • Falls from Elevation
  • Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safety Committees & Conducting Safety Meetings/Training
  • Powered Industrial Truck Safety
  • Contractor Safety
  • Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and creativity
• Ability to work independently, negotiate with stakeholders, and produce results
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance
• Cross-training and variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives

Schedule

• 2nd or 3rd Shift
• 4-day work week in most cases

Job Location: Kennedy Space Center