2027 Occupational Safety Engineer / Industrial Hygienist (Level 1 or 2) - Utah

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate Occupational Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygienist to support Bacchus or Promontory, UT. You will work on solid rocket manufacturing, laboratories, R&D, and testing, promoting safety and compliance across multiple processes.

The role involves collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Environmental, and Occupational Medicine teams to ensure safety practices, conduct inspections, and assist with training and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Have an overall GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a high level of safety consciousness among employees
• Instill a safety culture to ensure engagement with protocols and stop hazardous processes if needed
• Assist in design reviews for safety-regulated facilities, processes, equipment and tooling
• Assist in accident investigations to determine causes and corrective actions
• Perform worksite audits, inspections, and evaluations for OSHA and other standards
• Work with other disciplines to ensure safety precautions are followed
• Conduct safety surveillance of operations for compliance
• Assist in safety-related training courses
• Assist with writing procedures to include safety factors and warnings
• Assist with Industrial Hygiene assessments for new chemicals
• Monitor health hazards (chemical, particulate, noise, etc.)
• Author and classify chemical SDS per OSHA/GHS requirements
• Review process changes for risk and approval levels
• Approve conditional access permits for QD zones
• Conduct safety briefings at startup meetings
• Deliver presentations to management on process changes or mishap investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related field

Master’s degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate Occupational Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygienist to support Bacchus or Promontory, UT.

The selected individual will be involved in a wide array of PSM covered processes involving solid rocket manufacturing, including laboratories, research and development, and testing.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Occupational Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygienist is responsible for:

• Promoting and maintaining a high level of safety consciousness among employees

• Instilling a safety culture in the workforce to ensure positive engagement with protocols including stopping hazardous processes if anything is unusual.

• Assisting in design reviews for new and modified facilities, processes, equipment and tooling for safety-regulated compliance to help ensure the safety of the employees and the process.

• Assisting in accident/incident investigation to determine causes and corrective actions as needed.

• Performing worksite audits, inspections, and evaluations on the operating floor to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, corporate, local, and general industry standards.

• Work with other disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Occupational Medicine, Maintenance, etc.) to ensure implemented safety precautions are being followed.

• Conducting safety surveillance of operations to ensure compliance to requirements and procedures.

• Assisting in safety related training courses. This may be preparation of web based training, or instructor led training.

• Assisting Process Engineers with developing written work procedures for processes to ensure safety factors are included and to determine the appropriate placement of warnings and cautions as required.

• Assisting with Industrial Hygiene assessments for new chemicals (e.g., determine appropriate precautions and PPE requirements, etc.).

• Perform monitoring for potential health hazards in the workplace including: Chemical, Particulate, Noise, Heat Stress, Ergonomic, etc. (A basic knowledge of industrial hygiene instrumentation is needed).

• Assisting in authoring and classifying chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to meet the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including elements of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

• Reviewing process changes in work areas to assess additional risk and determine the appropriate levels of approval.

• Approving conditional access permits to prevent contractor exposure to the QD zones of explosive sited facilities.

• Conducting safety briefings with work crews during process startup meetings to relay pertinent safety information.

• Delivering presentations to all management levels to facilitate process change or summarize mishap investigations.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Environmental, Health & Safety