Industrial Safety Specialist

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, to support our Facility Maintenance teams in the Quad Cities area.

• Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday.; 6am - 2:30 pm; Hours may vary based on business demand.

• Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

• Travel – 30%

The Industrial Safety Specialist will be an integral part of the day-to-day operations to provide EH&S Leadership and supporting all employees on site. The Industrial Safety Specialist will be expected to offer immediate solutions when the team identifies safety related concerns to safeguard our employees.

Under general supervision, the Industrial Safety Specialist performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with EH&S standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.

Must leverage knowledge and applications of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of an environmental specialty. Assists in the development and implementation of Job Hazard Analysis, Safety Procedures, Critical Risk evaluations, and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems, and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area. Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard. Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. May provide guidance for a team of EH&S specialists and/or support personnel. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, plans, and administers training programs, as well as other employee safety procedures, and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Conducts comprehensive safety audits and inspections and recommends actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Investigates injuries, conditions and incidents that do, or could, involve actual or potential liability. Such findings and conclusions to be documented and logged for trend awareness and accountability.
• Maintains adequate records of pertinent data and compiles or initiates the compilation of the required reports on individual job occupational injury and illness experience.
• Plans and coordinates safety and health classes for technical and supervisory employees.
• Drives employee engagement in the safety program
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Provide tools and competent recommendations to immediately address findings.
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard.
• Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
  Ability to collaborate with client/site EHS personnel to address potential hazards or unsafe conditions found.
• Assist in all site programs/processes as to compliment the site culture.
• Assist with PSM compliance

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related role, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience in a safety professional role.
• In addition to education requirements, 5 years of experience in an occupational safety role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience using software to enter and interpret safety-related data.
• Experience effectively delivering training to multiple levels of personnel.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
   

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Experience with Process Safety Management programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.  May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.