Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst

Peraton•Fort Irwin, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Fort Irwin, CA. As Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst, your primary responsibility is ensuring the safety of personnel working in and around complex antenna, mechanical, and electrical systems at a remote government facility. You will lead safety programs, investigate incidents, drive risk reduction, and maintain regulatory compliance across the full spectrum of EHS disciplines – with a clear emphasis on occupational safety first.

Requirements

BS/BA + 8 years of experience; MS/MA + 6 years; PhD + 3 years; or 4 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree
Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, and APCD regulations; NASA familiarity is a plus
Demonstrated experience leading safety programs in complex industrial or government facility environments
Experience with construction safety oversight and managing shifting project priorities
Ability to analyze EHS data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Valid California driver's license (Read-ID)
U.S. citizenship required; must pass background check and NCIC screening

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OHST/CHST (BCSP)
OSHA 500/501 Train-the-Trainer certification
Prior experience in government or DOD facility contracts

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve site safety programs, with emphasis on high-hazard work (electrical, elevated, confined space, heavy equipment)
Conduct and lead incident investigations; identify root causes and drive corrective actions to closure
Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analysis (JSAs), and Management of Change (MOC) reviews
Perform and lead EHS audits, field observations, and self-assessments; report findings to leadership
Lead or support emergency response planning and exercises
Analyze safety performance data (OSHA 300 logs, LTIR, frequency rates) and present trends to stakeholders
Develop and deliver EHS training programs; certify trainers where applicable (OSHA 500/501)
Ensure compliance with federal and California regulations (OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, Cal/EPA, NFPA, APCD)
Manage Air Quality and Water programs, including regulatory reporting and agency coordination
Prepare internal and external compliance reports, including data analysis and trend summaries
Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for site management, trade personnel, and JPL/NASA stakeholders
Represent the program in discussions with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior EHS staff