Safety Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Dayton, OH, seeks a Safety Specialist II to lead HSE policy development and drive program effectiveness. You will conduct comprehensive safety assessments, lead audits, and guide investigations to prevent incidents.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and data-driven improvements in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA standards. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (or 6+ years without a degree), strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field; 6+ years if no degree; higher degree may substitute for experience.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
• Ability to conduct job hazard analysis, site audits, and root cause analysis.
• Fluency with data capture, analytics, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform detailed safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees.
• Conduct investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain and analyze HSE metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Coordinate emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HSE concerns.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific HSE regulations and standards.

Skills

HSE policies

Safety inspections

Risk assessments

HSE training

Accident investigations

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Job hazard analysis

Site audits

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Job description

## Safety Specialist IIApply: In office: Dayton, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R0031046If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Safety Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive safety assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing expert guidance on HSE matters to internal stakeholders.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.**Responsibilities:*** Lead the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.* Perform detailed safety inspections and risk assessments.* Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees.* Conduct thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and develop preventive measures.* Maintain and analyze HSE metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.* Coordinate emergency response and preparedness activities.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HSE concerns.* Ensure compliance with industry-specific HSE regulations and standards. **Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field.* 2+ years of experience in a related field.* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.* Excellent communication and leadership skills.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.* Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.* Demonstrated ability to conduct a job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis.* Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation. **Qualifications We Prefer:*** Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.* Advanced knowledge of HSE management systems.* Experience with DCMA INST 8210* Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.* Certifications, including Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST). **Essential Functions:*** **Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits, which may involve walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.*** **Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.*** **Ability to work in various environments, including office, manufacturing, and outdoor settings.*** **Must be able to work in a team and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.*** **Ability to travel as required.*** **Proficiency in using computers and software applications related to HSE.** At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNCThis posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.