OverviewThe Safety Inspector is responsible for ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and contract-specific safety standards across all operations at FASTC compound. This role supports a high-security, mission-critical environment and requires deep expertise in industrial safety practices, hazard mitigation, and regulatory reporting. The Safety Inspector plays a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs that protect personnel, facilities, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Oversee safety compliance for all work activities, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations, EM-385-1-1 requirements, and site-specific safety protocols.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit required OSHA reports, logs, and documentation.
- Conduct routine and unannounced inspections of work areas, equipment, and procedures to identify hazards and verify compliance.
- Develop and deliver safety briefings, training sessions, and toolbox talks for personnel and subcontractors.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive method statement outlining how the Safety Department is structured, staffed, and managed.
- Investigate accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and technical teams to implement risk-reduction strategies and safe-work practices.
- Review contractor safety plans, job hazard analyses, and permits to ensure alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Monitor use of PPE, lockout/tagout procedures, confined-space entry, and other critical safety controls.
- Support emergency response planning, drills, and incident management activities.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall mission safety.Support emergency response, continuity of operations, and after-hours requirements as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support mission success.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:- Secret security clearance required or be able to obtain and maintain.
- Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or equivalent field; OR current certifications meeting industry standards.
- Must possess the following certifications:
- OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
- HAZWOPER 40
- EM-385-1-1
- Minimum 15 years of experience working in safety roles within major industrial facilities or large-scale construction environments.
- At least 5 years of experience specifically serving as a Safety Inspector or equivalent role.
- Strong understanding of OSHA reporting requirements, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs and departmental processes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train personnel and enforce safety standards.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills for incident analysis and corrective-action planning.
- Ability to work in a high-security, fast-paced operational environment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Prior experience in the supervision of a workforce responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of commercial building infrastructure systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Must be able be able to conduct preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms.
- Work requires the incumbent to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in uncomfortable positions.
- Ability to lift, carry and set up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to and occasionally over fifty (50) pounds.
- Must be comfortable getting dirty, dusty, and greasy in an indoor or outdoor environment with frequent exposure to excessive noise.
- Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.).
- Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to perform on-call duties when scheduled and report to work within one hour of notification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Must be able be able to conduct preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms.
- Work requires the incumbent to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in uncomfortable positions.
- Ability to lift, carry and set up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to and occasionally over fifty (50) pounds.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
Salary$110k+ DOE
