Lead Safety / Industrial Hygiene Engineer

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal facility for national security in Kansas City seeks an experienced HS&E professional to provide technical leadership and compliance oversight. The role involves influencing strategic planning, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in HS&E roles and the ability to maintain a security clearance. The position is on-site and requires US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a professional HS&E role.
• Experience with complex technical assignments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Influence strategic planning for major technical projects.
• Mentor and provide guidance to HS&E team members.
• Review plant facilities to identify unsafe conditions.
• Develop safety and health training programs.

Skills

Advanced HS&E engineering principles

Technical consultation

Safety standards and procedures interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HS&E related field

Advanced degree or certifications

Job description

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Overview

In Kansas City, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus. This facility produces a wide array of intricate components to deliver trusted national security products and government services primarily for the NNSA. Act as an authority in the field of HS&E, providing technical guidance to develop and manage activities and programs directed toward preventing accidents, eliminating health and safety hazards and achieving compliance with current health, safety, and environment (HS&E) regulations and DOE directives.

Responsibilities

• Influence strategic planning for major technical projects or multiple projects of major scope and complexity that significantly impact the business.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for the department with coordination from other leaders.
• Mentor and provide technical, experienced guidance to HS&E team members.
• Advise and consult as a technical expert to drive and implement short- and long-term projects.
• Review plant facilities, equipment, materials, and work practices to identify unsafe conditions and ensure implementation of hazard controls.
• Review proposed layouts, facility design drawings and equipment specifications for safety hazards and document findings for corrective action.
• Develop and conduct activities and programs directed toward preventing accidents and achieving compliance with HS&E regulations and DOE directives.
• Develop safety and health orientations and training programs for employees.
• Prepare applicable reports required by DOE or regulatory agencies.
• Investigate accidents to determine causes and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with plant supervision, unions and employees to resolve safety and health concerns.
• Ensure effective implementation of safety and health requirements.
• Lead, direct, influence or coordinate HS&E projects, programs, products or components with responsibility for objectives, schedules and technical specifications.
• Support Operational Readiness Reviews, Beneficial Occupancy Inspections, Hazard Assessments, Risk Assessments, and other investigations.

Qualifications

• You Must Have: 7 years in a professional HS&E role, with experience implementing advanced HS&E engineering principles and technology related to highly complex technical assignments.
• Bachelor's degree in an HS&E related field; an advanced degree or certifications are preferred.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management; determined by business needs.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

We Value

• Prior experience mentoring engineers is a plus.
• Prior strategy experience is a plus.
• Ability to apply advanced HS&E engineering and analytical concepts to highly complex technical projects.
• Ability to work without supervision and to provide technical consultation and guidance.
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to review and interpret facility design drawings.
• Good communication skills in one-on-one and group settings; strong writing skills to document information clearly and concisely.

Job posting notes: This description may not include all duties and other duties may be assigned. Postings include information such as Job ID, category, location, and travel requirements as applicable.

For accommodations in submitting an application, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Support Team.

Additional Information

• Job ID: 3123
• Category: Health Safety and Environment
• Level of Experience: Experienced Professional
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary