Safety Manager

Rivet•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Rivet Operations Company is hiring a Safety Manager in the Washington, DC area to support the Navy. The role develops, implements, and oversees occupational safety and health programs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. The Safety Manager advises leadership and employees on safety requirements, identifies and mitigates workplace hazards, conducts inspections and investigations, and promotes a proactive safety culture. The position works with program leadership, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client-specific safety requirements. The role requires carrying out the essential duties with minimal guidance. Work may take place in office, operational, and field environments. The position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, computer work, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking moderate to long distances, and lifting up to 40 pounds. A U.S. citizen who can obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, emergency management, or a related field; relevant professional experience may substitute for education where permitted.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible occupational safety and health experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and accepted safety-management principles.
Experience conducting workplace inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
Experience preparing safety plans, procedures, reports, and training materials.
Ability to interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and client-specific safety requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief employees, managers, and client representatives.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic safety or incident-tracking systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in office, operational, and field environments.
Ability to work with various Navy and Marine Corps systems and familiarity with Navy safety requirements.
3 years of professional experience in a security environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must be able to perform the essential duties with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve occupational safety and health policies, procedures, plans, and training programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Department of Defense requirements, client policies, and other relevant standards.
Conduct workplace inspections, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety audits.
Identify unsafe conditions and work practices, recommend corrective actions, and monitor findings through closure.
Review operational activities, work plans, and workplace changes to identify potential hazards.
Provide technical safety guidance to management, employees, subcontractors, and project teams.
Investigate incidents, injuries, illnesses, property damage, and near misses; identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident documentation, training records, and regulatory logs.
Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports, trend analyses, and management briefings.
Develop and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, recurring training, and hazard-specific instruction.
Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation planning, drills, response procedures, and continuity-related safety measures.
Verify that required personal protective equipment is identified, available, maintained, and used correctly.
Support hazard communication, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, fall protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, and other applicable safety disciplines.
Participate in project planning, operational meetings, and safety committees.
Coordinate with occupational health professionals, emergency responders, facilities personnel, and regulatory authorities when necessary.