Safety Specialist II

In office

Sparks, NV

Full time

R0030286

If you are a seasoned safety professional looking to make an impact in a rewarding industry, join our team! As a Safety Specialist III, you will be a senior member of the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) team, responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety performance. You will lead complex safety initiatives, mentor junior team members, and serve 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.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in a related field.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits, which may involve walking, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.

• Ability to work in various environments, including office, manufacturing, and outdoor settings.

• Must be able to work in a team and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to travel as required.

• Proficiency in using computers and software applications related to HSE.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC (

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more ( .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.