System Safety Engineer III

Varstaff

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of total experience in EHS, process safety, system safety, or operational risk management
  • 5+ years experience in an operational aerospace environment or manufacturing sector
  • Hands-on experience implementing Cal/OSHA programs at a California facility
  • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI regulations, and Process Safety Management methods
  • Proficient in hazard assessments and technical safety report drafting
  • Physical capability to navigate an industrial facility and handle safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain EHS programs as directed by the Site Sr. EHS Engineer
  • Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations including critical safety programs
  • Conduct routine safety walkthroughs to identify and resolve unsafe conditions
  • Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety readiness reviews
  • Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions
  • Deliver EHS safety training and act as the main safety program contact
  • Support environmental compliance related to hazardous waste and chemical management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Clear career advancement path
  • Engaging work environment
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
Full Job Description
Schedule & Location
  • Shift: A shift hours
  • Location: North Hollywood, CA (On-site)

Job Description

As a System Safety Engineer III, you will serve as the embedded safety lead supporting day-to-day environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities on A shift at the North Hollywood, CA facility. Working in a fast-paced environment across engineering, test, and facilities teams, you will implement, maintain, and audit Cal/OSHA-required programs, lead system hazard assessments, perform incident investigations, and ensure continuous safety compliance during operational design changes and test campaigns.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain comprehensive site EHS programs under the direction of the Site Sr. EHS Engineer.
  • Maintain strict facility compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations (including IIPP, HazCom, LOTO, Machine Guarding, and Fall Protection).
  • Conduct routine facility EHS walkthroughs to identify unsafe conditions and track corrective/preventive actions to verified closure.
  • Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), PPE assessments, Management of Change (MOC) reviews, and go/no-go safety readiness reviews.
  • Lead incident, near-miss, and spill investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Support onboarding, deliver EHS safety training, and serve as the main program focal point for safety and environmental concerns.
  • Assist with environmental compliance activities, including hazardous waste disposal, universal waste, and chemical inventory management.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of total experience in safety, EHS, process safety, system safety, reliability engineering, or operational risk management.
  • 5+ years of experience in an operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, chemical industry, pilot plant, prototyping, or test operations.
  • Mandatory Requirement: Direct, hands-on experience implementing or maintaining Cal/OSHA general industry programs at a California facility (General OSHA alone is not sufficient).
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and local regulations, along with Process Safety Management (PSM) methods.
  • Expert proficiency in hazard assessments (PHA, JHA, FMEA, HAZOP), root cause analysis, and drafting technical safety reports.
  • Physical capability to walk the facility regularly, lift/carry up to 50 lbs, climb multiple flights of stairs, and withstand prolonged standing in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5-6 years of specific hands-on EHS facility coordination experience alongside specialized system safety roles.
  • Active experience in environmental regulatory compliance.
  • Experience using or interpreting data from industrial hygiene tools and monitors.

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