Safety, Environmental and Mission Assurance Manager

Akima; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a SEMA Senior Manager to implement and oversee the SIMO Safety, Health and Quality Assurance Program, Emergency Response Procedures, and Environmental Policy. The role ensures compliance with NASA and OSHA regulations and protects employees from hazards on-site on Merritt Island, FL.

Lead safety training, drive continuous improvement, and support NASA VPP Star Status while maintaining a strong safety culture across all levels of management and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, industrial, safety and health, or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NASA, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• 15+ years of related operational/industrial safety experience in heavy infrastructure.
• 6 years in a lead or supervisor role.
• OSHA 30 Certified, Emergency Medical Training, ICS certifications.
• Proven hurricane and disaster preparation and response.
• Proven people-first/safety-first mindset.
• Proven ability to create open and collaborative safety environment free of fear and intimidation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures employees follow health and safety regulations and supervises operations to promote the wellbeing of the SIMO Team.
• Oversees safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures.
• Advises the SIMO administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations.
• Inspects and verifies company compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines.
• Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment.
• Perform assessments on Reliability and QA implementation.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of a segment of the organization or functional area of the contract and may assist in program management responsibilities.
• Duties and responsibilities include formulating and enforcing work standards, managing daily operations, establishing policies and work rules, monitoring activities, and planning the use of materials and resources.
• Responsible for personnel productivity, performance, and safety.
• Verify LCAT compliance.

Skills

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or 4 years exp alternative

Tools

OSHA 30

EMT Training

ICS Certification

Job description

The Safety, Environmental and Mission Assurance (SEMA) Senior Manager implements the SIMO Safety, Health and Quality Assurance (QA) Program, Emergency Response Procedures, and Environmental Policy, including Energy and Water Conservation directives. The SEMA Senior Manager is responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with NASA and OSHA regulations and protect employees from hazards. Ensures a strong safety culture throughout the workforce, including managers at all levels; manages the continuous improvement program; supports NASA VPP Star Status, and ensures the Safety Program is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensures employees follow health and safety regulations and supervises operations to promote the wellbeing of the SIMO Team.
• Oversees safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures.
• Advises the SIMO administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations.
• Inspects and verifies company compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines.
• Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment.
• Perform assessments on Reliability and QA implementation.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of a segment of the organization or functional area of the contract and may assist in program management responsibilities.
• Duties and responsibilities include formulating and enforcing work standards, managing daily operations, establishing policies and work rules, monitoring activities, and planning the use of materials and resources.
• Responsible for personnel productivity, performance, and safety.
• Verify LCAT compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, industrial, safety and health, or related field. The degree may be substituted with the following: A high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NASA, OSHA, and EPA standards.
• 15+ years of related operational/industrial safety experience in heavy infrastructure.
• 6 years in a lead or supervisor role. Note: This is in addition to the minimum experience requirement.
• OSHA 30 Certified, Emergency Medical Training, IC S certifications.
• Proven hurricane and disaster preparation and response.
• Proven people‑first/safety‑first mindset.
• Proven ability to create open and collaborative safety environment free of fear and intimidation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Desired Qualification:

• Additional certifications such as PMP, Certified Facility Manager from IFMA, or IC S

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking and Decision‑Making skills.
• Exceptional Project and Program Management Skills.
• Proficient in Risk and Compliance Management.
• Leadership and Team Development.
• Strong Customer‑Focused Communication.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered the position but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25852

Work Type

On‑Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.