Military Fellowship Program: Safety Specialist

Sierra Nevada • Hagerstown, MD

98d • $59,000 - $77,541

About The Position

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. As a Safety Specialist at SNC, you are responsible for a range of technical work across HSE disciplines, focusing on engaging stakeholders, reducing risk, and maintaining related assigned HSE programs. You'll be working individually and in teams to develop, implement, and address employee and stakeholder concerns. Your technical responsibilities will ensure program compliance to federal, state, and local HSE regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field of study.
• 0 - 2 or more years of safety experience in aerospace, military, aviation, or general industry.
• Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis.
• Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders and reduce risk in HSE programs.
• Develop and implement HSE programs addressing employee and stakeholder concerns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local HSE regulations and standards.
• Conduct job hazard analyses, site audits, and incident root cause analyses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees