Safety Specialist

Lynker; Idaho; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for employee

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company matching

ESOP – employee owners

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lynker is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support safe planning and execution of technical programs, demonstrations, and field activities in Idaho. You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations teams to identify hazards, develop risk controls, and maintain safety documentation.

This role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate safety concerns to technical and operational personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety planning, hazard identification, risk assessment, or related activities.
• Ability to review technical and operational activities and document safety concerns clearly.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and track requirements through resolution.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Security requirements: ability to obtain/maintain security clearance and experience with DoD or federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Support safety planning for development, integration, testing, demonstrations, and field activities.
• Conduct and document hazard assessments, identify risks, and recommend appropriate controls.
• Develop and review safety plans, procedures, checklists, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate safety reviews and readiness discussions with program leadership, technical teams, and activity stakeholders.
• Track safety requirements and corrective actions; elevate unresolved concerns to responsible leadership.
• Monitor activities for adherence to established safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Support safety briefings, training, and communication of activity-specific requirements.
• Maintain safety records, inspection findings, and documentation of corrective actions.
• Support reporting and review of incidents and near misses, including follow-up on recommended improvements.
• Assist with emergency response planning and coordination for assigned activities.
• Coordinate with customers, partners, and subject matter experts to address applicable safety requirements.
• Perform other safety and program support activities as required

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Safety documentation

Cross-functional communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, science or related field

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting‑edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

Lynker is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support the safe planning and execution of technical programs, demonstrations, and field activities. The Safety Specialist will work with engineering, program management, and operations teams to identify hazards, develop risk controls, and maintain safety documentation.

This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate safety concerns and recommended actions to technical and operational personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support safety planning for development, integration, testing, demonstrations, and field activities.
• Conduct and document hazard assessments, identify risks, and recommend appropriate controls.
• Develop and review safety plans, procedures, checklists, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate safety reviews and readiness discussions with program leadership, technical teams, and activity stakeholders.
• Track safety requirements and corrective actions; elevate unresolved concerns to responsible leadership.
• Monitor activities for adherence to established safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Support safety briefings, training, and communication of activity-specific requirements.
• Maintain safety records, inspection findings, and documentation of corrective actions.
• Support reporting and review of incidents and near misses, including follow-up on recommended improvements.
• Assist with emergency response planning and coordination for assigned activities.
• Coordinate with customers, partners, and subject matter experts to address applicable safety requirements.
• Perform other safety and program support activities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting safety planning, hazard identification, risk assessment, or related activities.
• Ability to review technical and operational activities and document safety concerns clearly.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and track requirements through resolution.
• Ability to travel as required.

Security Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or complex technical programs.
• Experience supporting field activities, technical demonstrations, testing, or readiness reviews.
• Relevant safety training or professional certifications.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results‑driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team‑oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.