Safety Specialist II

In office

Hagerstown, MD

Full time

R0030986

If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Safety Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive safety assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing expert guidance on HSE matters to internal stakeholders.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

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.

• Coordinate 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.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.

• Advanced knowledge of HSE management systems.

• Experience with DCMA INST 8210

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

• Certifications, including Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST).

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.

• Must be able 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.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $64,853.15 - $89,173.08. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.