Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Amentum•Denver, CO

1d•$87,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the implementation of Amentum's field and office EHS program and occupational safety and health regulations in support of operations. This role ensures the Amentum team is engaged in meeting client safety requirements, facilitates communication and implementation of ASC policies, and provides liaison support for Amentum's EHS data and incident reporting processes. The Specialist partners with ASC EHS leadership to foster a strong safety culture within the Amentum workforce, aligned with ASC's model. Responsibilities include ensuring all Amentum incidents are reported and investigated per ASC policies, conducting facility and site walk-downs with ASC to monitor safety practices, supporting safety committees, providing safety training, and acting as a liaison for workforce training and performance. The role also involves coordinating the implementation of ASC EHS policies and Safety Management Systems, verifying alignment with Amentum policies, conducting safety observations and audits, evaluating and verifying corrective action plans, and analyzing EHS data for trends. The Specialist will accept assignments within the safety team and perform required duties, maintaining knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, and preparing reports and documentation. Ensuring the safety of any subordinates and their compliance with established policies is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related experience.
Certification on either the OSHA 30-hour Construction or OSHA 30-hour for General Industry is required.
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate the requirements of the HSE Program.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and willing to continuously improve site EHS processes.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access & Power Point.
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica.
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer.
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF.
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or degrees in a related field preferred.
Other formal safety certification such as the Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OSHT) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Safety Management Professional (SMP).

Responsibilities

Ensure the Amentum team is engaged in meeting the client's safety requirements.
Ensuring communication and implementation of ASC policies across the Amentum team.
Provides liaison support to ensure Amentum reporting and tracking of required EHS data and incident reporting processes.
Partnering with ASC EHS leadership to ensure a high level of engagement in implementing a strong safety culture within the Amentum workforce that is fully aligned with the culture and expectations of the ASC model.
Responsible for ensuring all Amentum incidents are reported and investigated per ASC policies and systems as well as being responsible for fully complying with Amentum EHS expectations.
Conducts facility and site walk downs in partnership with ASC to monitor performance across a broad range of Safety Practices such as PPE, etc.
Supports and provides coaching for safety committee or equivalent teams and may provide safety training as appropriate.
Acts as a liaison to the Amentum and subcontractor work force training and work performance.
Coordinates the implementation of the ASC EHS policies, Safety Management System and project/location specific Safety Management Plans as well as verifying alignment with Amentum policies that may apply.
Conducts and reports the results of safety observations and audits, evaluate corrective action plans, verify implementation of corrective action plans, and analyze EHS data for trends.
Accept assignments within the safety team and performs specific duties as may be required.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including government regulations, standards and policies.
Prepare and maintain reports and documentation concerning the aspects of the safety program assigned.
Ensure the safety of any subordinates and ensure their compliance with established safety policies, procedures and practices.
Participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Benefits

Amentum paid basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short-Term Disability insurance.
Long-Term Disability insurance is offered for an additional employee-paid premium.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free services that include short-term counseling assistance & life management tools available for you and your eligible dependents.
Access to tax-advantaged plans, such as Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
Choice of PPO or HDHP Medical plans available through Cigna.
Dental options through Delta Dental to include a high or low option plan.
Vision services are offered through Vision Service Plan.
401(k) options are available through Fidelity.
Eligibility for employer match is effective January 1, 2023.
15 days of Paid Time Off each year, accruing on a weekly basis.
PTO accrual increases to 20 days per year after four years of service.
PTO increases to 25 days at 9 years of service.
Amentum allows 10 holidays per fiscal year to be pro-rated based off which quarter employment begins.
Biweekly pay periods.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
Educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability and life insurance.
Pet insurance.