Safety Engineer IV - Health & Safety Manager (4023)

Navarro Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Navarro Research & Engineering is recruiting a Safety Engineer IV - Health & Safety Manager in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position reports to the Environmental Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) Manager and provides senior-level technical expertise and leadership for the health and safety organization and Navarro program. It applies expert knowledge of health physics, occupational safety and health requirements, applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting obligations to support safe and compliant operations. The role leads health and safety strategy, manages project teams and customer deliverables, develops inspection and corrective-action programs, and serves as a content expert and internal consultant. Work includes office and field assignments, primarily supporting operations at the Nevada National Security Site and potentially other remote locations. The position requires at least 15 years of relevant experience, including at least five years at a U.S. Department of Energy facility, and previous staff-management experience. A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is required, though job-related education or experience may be substituted case by case. U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract and/or clearance requirements.

Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related experience.
At least five years of experience at a U.S. Department of Energy facility.
Previous management experience, including the ability to manage, train, and mentor staff.
Expert knowledge of applicable health and safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120.
Ability to qualify for and wear respiratory protection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Language, mathematical, communication, reasoning, and computer skills sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work at the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, and at other remote field locations as assigned.
Ability to sit for extended periods during office work and satisfy the physical and schedule requirements associated with field operations.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field; job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.
U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract and/or clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Advanced experience with construction safety, drilling safety, electrical safety, driving safety, health physics, and DOE Integrated Safety Management System requirements.
Experience leading health and safety programs, inspection programs, compliance initiatives, and corrective-action implementation in a DOE operating environment.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level health and safety leadership and perform highly advanced assignments with little to no supervision.
Establish health and safety strategies and goals, monitor performance, and review organizational results.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances related to worker safety and health.
Apply broad knowledge of construction safety, drilling operations, electrical safety, driving safety, health physics, and the DOE Integrated Safety Management System.
Manage project teams and customer deliverables with a high level of responsibility, accountability, and impact on the assigned contract or business area.
Serve as a health and safety content expert and internal consultant, applying leadership and functional expertise across assigned areas of responsibility.
Develop and implement inspection programs and procedures to ensure compliance with worker safety and health regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective measures to minimize or eliminate noncompliance.
Adapt procedures and processes as necessary to complete substantially varied and complex assignments.
Manage, train, and mentor junior staff and support assigned project teams.
Communicate technical and operational information effectively with employees, management, customers, and project stakeholders.
Complete and maintain all training and qualifications required for the position.
Perform office-based data analysis and technical or scientific reporting related to field characterization activities.
Perform field assignments, which may involve extended workdays of up to 15 hours, overnight stays, outdoor work in temperature extremes, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.