Safety Specialist - Field Programs & Hazard Control

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

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.