Safety Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a seasoned Safety Specialist II to enhance and sustain health, safety, and environmental programs. You will conduct comprehensive safety assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert HSE guidance to internal stakeholders.

The IAS business area leads in ISR and aviation, delivering C4ISR solutions with design, integration, testing, training, and complete logistics support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in safety/HSE or related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
• Experience with data capture, analytics, and reporting.

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.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analytics

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward.

We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom,

Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security.

Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors.

We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule.

It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.