Safety, Health, & Environmental (SHE) Specialist Senior

Job Description

To provide support to the SHE organization within Operations, including development and implementation of SHE-related programs, training, preparation and submittal of various reports required by regulatory agencies, and the day-to-day management of SHE-related operations. This position will have a broad scope of SHE responsibilities but may have specialized duties with a focus on health and safety. Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with others is key.

The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What Youll Do:

• Establish, implement, and oversee health & safety programs that assist BAE Systems in being compliant with OSHA, NFPA, and other health & safety-related regulations and standards. This includes, but is not limited to, Hazard Communication Standard, respiratory protection, electrical worker safety, laser safety, radiation safety, etc.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring including, but not limited to, air sampling and airflow measurements, IH surveys, etc., as part of the IH program.
• Recommend and/or supply proper protective equipment to BAE Systems employees.
• Provide health & safety-related statistical data to BAE Systems employees, including management personnel, as required.
• Establish, implement, and oversee health & safety-related regulatory compliance programs within BAE Systems to assist employees with health & safety compliance.
• Represent BAE Systems as a liaison with regulatory agencies, other departments, groups, plants, and BAE Systems on matters that pertain to health & safety, as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety management.
• Establish, conduct, and/or oversee periodic health & safety inspections at all BAE Systems facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Address non-compliant situations by conferring with area management to develop a timely solution.
• Oversee necessary licensing activities associated with new or modified facilities or operations (i.e., radiation licensing), as directed by Environmental, Health and Safety management.
• Prepare justification for contracts with various outside contractors/consultants, as directed by Environmental, Health, and Safety management.
• Conduct health & safety-related training and document, as required by Company policy.
• Review, interpret, and comment (when appropriate) on new and proposed health & safety regulations (federal, state, and local) for impact on BAE Systems operations. Advise management of the regulatory requirements.
• Lead, assist and/or support internal accident/incident investigations.
• Prepare or review health & safety-related correspondence to regulatory agencies such as reports, compliance plans, questionnaires, etc.
• May include supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 4 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Masters Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Excellent vendor management skills. Interface with external vendors accordingly to ensure documented expectations are met and address all issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading grassroots safety working groups to drive employee engagement, education, and participation in safety programs.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs based on OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Electrical safety experience, including knowledge of NFPA 70E requirements.
• Pressure safety experience, including hazard evaluation and control.
• Experience working with high-power laser systems.
• Training program experience, including evaluating training needs and conducting and delivering effective training.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.