Safety Engineer - Military Veterans

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES / TASKS

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• May be required to work overtime or varying hours.
• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
• Work near/or in a demilitarization facility and/or military conventional weapons storage facility.
• May be asked to assist other organizations with compliance or oversight policy development and implementation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policy.
• Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, quality, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Compile compliance document and maintain compliance records
• Perform basic systems safety tasks.
• Knowledgeable in the application of Army Regulations to facility plans and procedures, specifically:

• AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program
• DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosive Safety Standards
• DA PAM 385-65, Explosive and Chemical Site Plan Development and Submission

• Maintain current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
• Exhibit knowledge and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of their environmental specialty.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Develop, write, implement, and maintain safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
• Monitor and prevent hazards and diseases in the work area.
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazards.
• Develop and conduct employee training, emergency preparedness, and assure the quality of
• programs.
• Maintain compliance and training records.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium-sized project.
• Perform project and hazardous material inspections as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or demonstrated equivalent and 5 years related experience.

Or, Associate degree in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or demonstrated equivalent and 9 years related experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
• Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in close proximity to and/or in a demilitarization facility.
• Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in a demilitarization facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
• Familiar with OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards.
• Familiar with safety instrumentation and tools.
• Possess strong organization skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects. Able to adapt to changes as they occur.
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to manage complex and varied projects.
• Good communication skills to provide technical assistance, presentations, and/or training to office and field operations.
• Good writing skills and working knowledge of common word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Field safety and health experience in chemical process, chemical agent demilitarization, construction or oil and gas industry.
• Experience developing, implementing, and participating in health, safety, or related observation and engagement programs.
• Experience documenting health and safety, or similar investigations.
• Occupational Safety and Health Technologist, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification, Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) Certification, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Knowledgeable of Safety and Health procedures as they apply to Demilitarization Systemization, Operations, and Closure.
• Knowledge of industry inspection standards.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

SECURITY / SURETY

This position is subject to the requirements of the Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Personnel Program (AA&EPP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, interview, records review, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulation AR 190-11.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.