BAE Systems

Occup Safety Spec Sr

BAE Systems • $75K — $95K *
Norfolk, VA 23503In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering or related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Solid understanding of Safety and Health regulations and modern safety management principles.
  • Proven expertise in incident investigation and causal analysis techniques.
  • Strong communication skills applicable across all employee levels, especially in emergencies.
  • Ability to work independently and escalate issues when necessary.
  • willingness to travel up to 10% locally around Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safety-first culture through the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Develop strategies to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Lead incident investigations and work with teams to analyze root causes.
  • Complete and submit required customer incident reports.
  • Coordinate safety incident responses, ensuring proper evidence handling and documentation.
  • Communicate analysis findings to senior leadership and subcontractors effectively.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs accessible to all employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Supportive team environment fostering communication and safety culture.
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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, VA 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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