Senior Occupational Safety Professional

Apex Companies; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical & dental

Company-paid life/disability

401k match & tuition assistance

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Occupational Safety Professional to lead and deliver client-facing safety projects at the Kennedy Space Center and other sites. The role requires evaluating workplace hazards, developing improvement plans, and guiding implementation with project teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in safety, ASP/CSP preferred, and a proven ability to manage multiple customer stakeholders. Expect on-site work with a growth-oriented, bonus-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field preferred.
• 7+ years in occupational safety / accident prevention.
• Active Secret clearance preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, aerospace/defense, or automotive sectors is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational safety consulting to clients.
• Conduct shop floor observations, identify exposures, and rank risks.
• Design and implement service plans; monitor progress with stakeholders.
• Lead projects and manage budgets, timelines, and client expectations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

7+ years safety experience

ASP/CSP

Secret clearance

Industrial/Heavy industry

Aerospace/Defense/Automotive

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Data management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry‑leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high‑performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Are you a highly motivated self‑starter seeking to join a growth‑focused Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) consulting firm? Are you looking for a company that will provide interesting and technically challenging work and will also invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex.

Powered by strong sales, extraordinary client retention, multiple career path options, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing EHS consulting firms in the USA. We take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and have earned numerous industry awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

Role Overview

This role is all about employee accident prevention. The incumbent will execute occupational safety projects from start to finish at the client site. The role will routinely involve a blend of (1) workplace / shop floor employee injury exposure assessments, and (2) safety program management effectiveness evaluations and continuous improvement support.

While the prominent technical area associated with this position is Industrial/Occupational Safety, a general base of knowledge in Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene is also desirable.

The incumbent will also provide project leadership and project management functions as needed. Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self‑starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget and timeframe.

Your Responsibilities As An Apex Occupational Safety Professional

• Providing comprehensive occupational safety consulting services to clients, including:
• Conducting shop floor observations focused on identifying, assessing and risk‑ranking employee exposures to injury
• Devising solution options aimed at mitigating employee injury exposures
• Providing clients with hands‑on assistance with implementation of chosen solutions
• Monitoring the effectiveness of solutions implemented. Have they stood the test of time?
• Tracking and analyzing clients’ employee injury experience, looking for trends, common themes, and potential high leverage accident prevention activities
• In collaboration with Apex project managers, coordinates and executes industrial safety projects within set organizational procedures and standards.
• In close routine collaboration with the external customer, designs, implements and executes an agreed‑to service plan. Monitors and reports progress on plan completion as directed. Works with numerous internal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity.
• Acts as an advisor to the customer on occupational safety issues.
• Provides input to project managers, client relationship managers, or business development staff on potential new EHS projects. Participates in business development activities as directed.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred – ideally, in a science or engineering field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience required, working in the occupational safety / employee accident prevention field.
• Desirable, but not required: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) professional accreditation.
• Active Secret Security clearance highly preferred (or willing to go through process with us to get one)
• Experience in manufacturing-&-assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus.
• Possess an extensive knowledge of occupational safety technical subject matter and how to apply it in real‑life settings. Highly familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety field. Just a few topics where strong technical knowledge is required:
  • Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys
  • Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis
  • Employee Injury Data Analysis
  • Machine Guarding
  • Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
  • Falls from Elevation
  • Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Safety Committees & Conducting Safety Meetings/Training: for Touch Labor, Supervisory Staff, and Management
  • Powered Industrial Truck Safety
  • Contractor Safety
  • Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required. This position entails routine ongoing work and negotiation with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to ‘satisfied’ with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics.
• Relies on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices
• Experience with data management and report preparation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Job Location

• Kenedy Space Center: 2nd or 3rd Shift, 4 day work week in most cases

Why You'll Love Working For Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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