Lead Safety Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer in Orange, Virginia. This role involves conducting hazard analyses, managing safety projects, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety engineering and strong communication skills, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of Safety Engineering experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections.
• Manage projects related to safety and energetics.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

ArcMap

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Details

Job Title: Lead, EHS (Safety Engineer)

Job Code: 24038

Job Location: Orange, Virginia

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies, a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader, provides propulsion and energetics to space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile, and armaments customers globally. Our products include launch vehicles, missile defense systems, and hypersonic propulsion. Our site near Culpeper, VA, in Orange County, is a center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development, as well as high-complexity production programs.

We are seeking a Lead Safety Engineer to join our growing facility in Culpeper, Virginia.

Essential Functions

1. Work performed under limited supervision.
2. Must be experienced in OSHA 1910 General Industry standards.
3. Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments.
4. Assist in accident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
5. Conduct routine audits and inspections to identify and eliminate non-compliance issues.
6. Manage projects related to energetics and safety, including incident investigations, risk management, and process hazard analysis.
7. Conduct training and communication campaigns to raise site-wide safety awareness.
8. Serve as interface and liaison with employees, managers, customers, auditors, and regulators.
9. Some travel required <5%.
10. Able to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of Safety Engineering experience. Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of experience. Without a degree, a minimum of 13 years of Safety Engineering experience is required.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Aerospace manufacturing.
• 5+ years’ experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and experience in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 is desired.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, OSHA PSM, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and related regulations.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read facility schematics and building plans.
• Knowledge of DoD 4145.26M is a plus.
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and ArcMap.
• Knowledge of munitions, explosives, energetic materials, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills and escalation awareness.
• Training in Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety NFPA 70E, and Energetics & Pyrotechnics is preferred.

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