Safety Officer/QA Specialist (2983)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Safety Officer/QA Specialist in Lakewood, CO.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

We are currently seeking a Safety Officer/QA Specialist for our environmental project at the Downing Groundwater Treatment System (Downing GWTS) within the Denver Federal Center. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and quality assurance of field sampling and other project-related activities. The Safety Officer/QA Specialist will be responsible for implementing safety protocols and conducting quality assurance reviews to maintain the highest standards of safety and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee safety procedures and protocols for field sampling projects to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
• Create a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) specific to this project.
• Direct on-site health and safety activities.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions for all project staff and ensure that safety practices are understood and adhered to.
• Perform on-site safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures promptly.
• Maintain and update the project's safety plan, including emergency response procedures and safety documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and field staff to ensure that quality assurance protocols are integrated into all field sampling activities.
• Review field sampling data for accuracy and completeness and validate compliance with project QA/QC standards.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and quality control reports.
• Provide support for environmental sampling efforts, ensuring that samples are collected, stored, and transported according to project specifications and best practices.
• Investigate any incidents or non-conformance issues and report findings along with recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience working on field sampling projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards applicable to environmental fieldwork.
• Proven ability to conduct safety trainings and audits, and to enforce safety protocols among a diverse team.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and data validation in the context of environmental sampling.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations effectively and maintain a calm and professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in safety management, such as OSHA 30-hour training, CPR, First Aid, or similar qualifications.
• Experience with QA/QC in environmental projects, especially groundwater or soil sampling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or a related field.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

$60,000 - $100,000

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental