Safety Engineer IV
About The Position
The Safety Engineer supports Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) operations for the COMET contract at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The role provides integrated safety, health, and environmental (HSE) support across programs, facilities, ground support equipment, and hazardous operations. It supports compliance with applicable federal, NASA, and Space Operations Directorate requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, along with applicable environmental and occupational health programs. The position may involve field surveillance, safety observations, HSE inspections, hazard identification and assessment, work authorization reviews, incident investigations, corrective action development, regulatory compliance, reporting, and program implementation. The engineer collaborates with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, develop effective controls, and improve HSE performance. Duties and areas of emphasis may vary based on organizational needs and the selected candidate’s education, experience, and technical background. Responsibility for independent execution, technical leadership, and mentoring increases with experience level. The role is located at a hazardous testing facility and may require daily travel to different areas on site, occasional travel to support position requirements, and possible future government security clearance. Full-time work hours apply; occasional overtime, weekend work, and shift work may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical equivalent in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Science from an accredited institution.
- At least 15 years of experience in safety, health, environmental (HSE), industrial hygiene, engineering, operations, or another related technical discipline.
- Valid U.S. driver license.
- Accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbally.
- Be able to quickly evacuate buildings in an emergency.
- Be dependable and punctual.
- Comply with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drug use for employees in sensitive positions.
- Maintain appropriate grooming and dress that does not create a safety risk or hazard.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere through conduct and communication that fosters good relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
- Must be able to meet the listed physical and work-environment demands, including sitting, walking, standing, using stairs, and accessing remote structures.
Responsibilities
- Support Safety and Mission Assurance operations for the COMET contract at Kennedy Space Center.
- Provide integrated safety, health, and environmental support across programs, facilities, ground support equipment, and hazardous operations.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, NASA, and Space Operations Directorate requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards.
- Conduct field surveillance, safety observations, and HSE inspections.
- Identify and assess hazards and review work authorizations.
- Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions.
- Support regulatory compliance, reporting, and implementation of HSE programs.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to resolve issues, develop controls, and improve HSE performance.
- As applicable to experience, independently execute work, provide technical leadership, and mentor others.
- Travel to different areas on site and as needed to support position requirements.
Benefits
- Access to Kennedy Space Center amenities, including a Child Development Center, discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks, a credit union, fitness center, barbershop, and NASA Exchanges.
- Partial telework options and flexible work schedules may be available depending on department demands and needs.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
