Safety Specialist

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Safety Specialist to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Safety Program in compliance with established safety regulations. This role ensures all operations remain incident-free and meet the highest safety standards as identified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a Safety Program to ensure compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Conducting site safety inspections and preparing Safety and Monitoring Reports to evaluate adherence to safety policies.
• Investigating and completing detailed incident reports, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reviewing, modifying, adding, or deleting safety records for assets to ensure proper documentation and accurate record-keeping.
• Monitoring and supporting the execution of all safety-related activities to ensure hazard prevention, mitigation, and control across operations.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Providing guidance and training to employees on workplace safety practices, operational safety procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Implementing and identifying best practices for preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborating with management and other stakeholders to ensure safety objectives align with the organization's operational goals.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant safety regulations and industry best practices to update and improve the Safety Program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in safety program implementation, workplace safety operations, and inspections.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and other applicable industry safety standards.
• Ability to prepare and submit detailed safety reports and conduct incident investigations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in safety reporting systems and maintaining records in digital safety platforms.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or longer at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of the deployment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification or equivalent safety training certifications.
• Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety credential.
• Experience working in austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environments with multi-national workforces.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze hazards and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing and conducting safety training programs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, and participating in emergency response tasks, safety committees, and teams.
• Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to provide services that consistently meet customer expectations. Each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and perform job activities in compliance with Amentum Quality System documents and contracts.
• Procedure Compliance: Each employee must understand, read, and implement general and operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements outlined in all plans, procedures, and policies related to the job.