Safety Specialist III

Virginia Commercial Space•Wallops Island, VA

2d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Safety Specialist III supports safety, quality and environmental program requirements across all company operations, provides for the health and safety of all Spaceport employees and visitors to the Spaceport facilities, and ensures compliance with all federal and state occupational safety and health requirements. This role is responsible for driving regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and advancing internal and customer driven safety culture through proactive engagement, assessment, and incident management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum one year in related field and/or six months experience in a Safety, Quality, or Environmental role.
Prior experience in the military or aerospace industry is highly valued.
Must be able to obtain or possess the OSHA 30 Certification within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.
Must possess prior knowledge or be able to learn the following: Corrosion Control Identification, Safety Data (SDS), Personal protective equipment (PPE), Fall protection equipment, Lockout/tagout, Confined space regulations, Lifting Devices and Equipment, Electrical Meter usage; Multi-meter, Voltmeter, and Ohms-meter/Grounding requirements, Spill and emergency procedures, Audit management
Must possess prior knowledge or be able to learn the following industrial site management: Pressure, Flex hose Requirements; types, ratings commodities, integrity and restraints., Emergency Action/Egress/Management Procedures, Use of appropriate atmospheric monitoring equipment, Incident management; reporting and investigation, Operational, Occupational/Industrial Safety, OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 standards
Comfortable answering questions in real time and providing supportive, clear guidance
Comprehend SDS information
Use/selection of PPE, including respiratory protective devices
Comprehend state and federal regulatory requirements
Understand Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM)
Understand processes, procedures and certifications needed and verification for support of operations
Effectively communicate to employees and management
Define problems, collect data, establish facts
Interprets drawings, specifications, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and sketches
Organization and strong attention to detail
Time Management
Professionalism
Proficient with Microsoft Office or related Programs
SharePoint experience preferred
Leadership
Problem Solving and conflict resolution
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

SharePoint experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works with management and employees to promote a strong and effective safety, quality, and environmental culture
Monitors ongoing operations to ensure SQE standards/requirements are upheld
Understand and oversee hazardous operations
Manage safety assets and completes regulatory inspections
Understand and apply technical knowledge base of safety and industrial hygiene regulations, concepts, practices, and principles
Anticipate and recognize hazards, evaluate exposures, and offer control methods to protect employees from risks
Assist in the development of processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements applied to company and contracted operations.
Report and investigate incidents as applicable
Identifies risks associated with the safety/health of the facilities or properties of the Authority; escalates concerns to Safety Program Manager.
Work Instruction Reviews and closure
Mission Assurance
Mission related briefings
Hazard area identification
Assists the Environmental Program Manager and Safety Program Manager as applicable
Hazardous waste management / HAZCOM
Generates required written and oral reports as requested by supervisor.
Convey information and ideas clearly
Listen to, comprehend, and clarify concerns and issues raised by colleagues, customers
Periodic surveillance audits of high-risk areas
Generates required written and oral reports as requested by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned within program area.