Environmental Health, Safety, and Assistant Facility Security Officer

Description

About Barber-Nichols:
Barber-Nichols (BN) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics and Energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game. And we are working with customers who are at the top of their game. Together, we help our customers revolutionize their markets and build amazing relationships with them in the process. If you're seeking to work with an amazing team in a “get-it-done” atmosphere that supports your development, and recognizes your achievements, BN is the place for you. 

  

Position Summary: The Environmental Health, Safety, and Assistant Facility Security Officer is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safe operation of the workplace, the health and safety of employees, and the security of the facility. This role combines environmental health and safety practices with facility security protocols to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. The Officer will promote a culture of safety and security by conducting risk assessments, implementing preventive measures, training staff, and monitoring daily operations to ensure a secure and hazard-free environment. This role may require work outside of regular hours in response to incidents or emergencies.
 

Key Results Areas: 

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS):

1. Develop, implement, and maintain environmental health and safety programs to comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

• Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards or environmental risks.
• Manage hazardous materials, waste disposal, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Implement emergency response plans and conduct regular safety drills.

2. Investigate workplace accidents, report findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Work with Human Resources to capture OSHA recordable events on OSHA logs.
• Investigate employee safety concerns to assess potential follow up action items.

3. Collaborate with the management team to ensure a culture of safety and implement employee training on health, safety, and environmental topics.

• Track Safety KPIs (e.g., TRIR, DART, incident rates, near-miss trends) to identify trends and proactively address issues.
• Ensure training compliance for new hires and annual training for current employees.

4. Monitor environmental impacts of company operations and suggest sustainability practices where applicable.

• Stay up to date on the latest environmental, health, safety, and security regulations and ensure the company remains compliant.

5. Prepare and present safety audits and compliance assessment to management and regulatory bodies.

• Lead Safety Committee meetings to ensure compliance and awareness of any safety updates around campus.

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO):

1. Acts as the chief assistant to the FSO regarding implementation of security policy and procedures and assists with the management of other daily functions.

• Oversee day-to-day security facility operations and administering security programs in accordance with NISPOM, applicable laws, regulations, and DoD requirements.

2. Manages the processing of security clearance paperwork and maintains personnel security records.

• Manages, prepares, and tracks all DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254s) provided from government / prime contractors.

3. Oversee the physical security of the facility, including access control, surveillance, and physical barriers.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of security personnel and contractors, ensuring the facility is properly monitored and patrolled.
• Conduct regular audits of security systems, such as alarm systems, cameras, and entry points, ensuring they are functioning correctly.
• Respond to security breaches and incidents, leading investigations and reporting findings to management.
• Maintain records of security-related activities and incidents, providing regular reports to management on trends and improvements.

4. Facilitates Security Education, Training, and Awareness Programs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Security Management, or a related field (or equivalent wor