BAE Systems

Occup Safety Spec Sr

BAE Systems • $75K — $95K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Four years' experience in applying safety processes in an industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of Safety and Health regulations and safety management principles.
  • Proficient in incident investigation and causal analysis methodology.
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with all employee levels, especially in emergencies.
  • Ability to work independently and escalate issues as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and preventive measures.
  • Complete customer incident reporting forms promptly.
  • Coordinate safety incident responses, including evidence collection and documentation.
  • Communicate trends and findings to senior leadership and subcontractors for timely resolution.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional certification support.
  • Local travel requirements (up to 10%) within the Jacksonville area.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on employee health and safety.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Occupational Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in improving our Health and Safety Programs at our Jacksonville, Florida, shipyard site, while reporting to the Site Safety Manager.

As an Occupational Safety Specialist, Senior, you will:
  • Partner with management, staff, and employees to promote and support a safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees through our Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Develop strategies to remove or mitigate risks related to identified workplace hazards.
  • Lead incident investigations, collaborating with stakeholders to identify root causes, contributing factors, and implement preventive measures.
  • Complete and submit customer incident reporting forms.
  • Coordinate and oversee proper safety incident response including evidence collection, preservation and documentation.
  • Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership and subcontractors to ensure that safety concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline, and four years' experience applying safety processes in an industrial environment, or the overall equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Safety and Health regulations and modern safety management principles.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply incident investigation and causal analysis methodology.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, especially during high-stress incidents and emergency situations.
  • Ability to act independently to quickly recognize when issues need to be elevated and additional support is required.
  • Able to support travel of up to 10%. Travel is typically local to the Jacksonville area.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Experience with Process Safety Management
  • Management system experience (OSHA, ISO 45001)

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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