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Safety Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2025

About the role

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Safety Specialists II at SNC you are responsible for a range of technical work across HSE disciplines, focusing on engaging stakeholders, reducing risk, and maintaining related assigned HSE programs. You'll be working individually and in teams to develop, implement, and address employee and stakeholder concerns. Your technical responsibilities will ensure program compliance to federal, state, and local HSE regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate professional and a high-degree of technical competency in the field of aviation safety, mishap prevention, and accident investigation
  • Position requires oversight for all matters related to aviation and ground safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance
  • Must be able to plan, implement, and coordinate safety and environmental programs in accordance with written regulations, procedures, and policies
  • Must be able to identify safety and environmental hazards, risks, and promote the reduction or elimination of potentially hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety-related financial losses
  • Required to maintain hazardous material and hazardous waste compliance
  • Conducts safety audits, fire extinguisher inspections, and inspections of all first aid kits and other safety related equipment
  • Provides instruction to work leaders and employees covering a variety of standard, aviation, general safety, environmental and occupational health subjects including best safety work practices
  • Assists in preforming Root Cause Analysis to support corrective action processes

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field of study, or 2+ years of safety experience in aerospace, military, aviation, or general industry
  • 3 or more years of safety experience in aerospace, military, aviation, or general industry
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • 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 have reliable transportation to and from work locations
  • Ability to speak, read and write in English
    Must be able to pass an occupational physical that includes a hearing and vision test
  • To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required 
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with DCMA INST 8210
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Certifications, including Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)

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