Safety Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist II is a senior member of the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) team, responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety performance. This role involves leading complex safety initiatives, mentoring junior team members, and serving as a subject matter expert on HSE matters. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2+ years of experience in a related field.
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledgeable with a variety of occupational health & safety standards, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations.
Demonstrated ability to conduct a job hazard analysis, site audits, and incident root cause analysis.
Fluency with data capture, data analytics, spreadsheets, and presentation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) and/or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
Advanced knowledge of HSE management systems.
Familiarity or direct experience with implementation or maintenance of ISO 45001 certification.
Subject matter expertise/competency or certification in one or more of the following areas: Radiation Safety (officer), Laser Safety (officer) Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E), MEWP & PIT program management, Thermography, Hazardous Material Transportation, Lithium-Ion battery safety and storage, First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer, OSHA 500/501, OSHA 510/511
Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
Experience with DCMA INST 8210.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
Perform detailed safety inspections and risk assessments.
Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees.
Conduct thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and develop preventive measures.
Maintain and analyze HSE metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Coordinate emergency response and preparedness activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HSE concerns.
Ensure compliance with industry-specific HSE regulations and standards.