Safety Specialist - Redstone Arsenal

Job Summary:

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Safety Specialist to work in Huntsville AL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Program Safety Manager

• Function as the site Safety Specialist for a facilities operations and maintenance services contract that oversees critical operations.

• Support site and company safety program through partnership with shop supervisors and project personnel, serve as the resource for training, AHA, and PPE needs and assessments.

• Write technical reports, policy & procedure, and directives for site and company.

• Assess risk exposure using industry accepted sampling & monitoring techniques.

• Proactively identify health, safety, and environmental hazards and implement effective controls to minimize risks.

• Conduct inspections of departments to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures. Document inspection findings and implement effective corrective actions.

• Interface with subcontractors on matters related to Environmental, Health and Safety including receiving and reviewing subcontractor safety plans.

• Generate and submit reports related to health, safety, and environmental metrics and systems as required by management or regulation.

• Utilize incident reporting and other health, safety, and environmental systems as required by the Company.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA degree in related field or equivalent or 5 years’ direct safety, health and environmental experience for facilities operations and maintenance services industry.

• A minimum of three years’ experience in safety, health, and environmental programs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.

• Ability to use electronic technology and applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Safety Management Specialist (SMS®) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals® or equivalent.

• Experience with AR 385-10 and other DA safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Experience with ISO 45001 compliance

• Experience with ISO 14001 compliance

Physical Demands:

• Work is generally conducted in an office or shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.

• Work may require light lifting up to 50lbs; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.

• Must be able to differentiate the nature of objects by color and communicate through written and telecommunication equipment.

• Employee use of PPE is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

• Must be in excellent physical condition.

• Must comply with all applicable regulations and published Company work rules.

• May be required to work outside of normal business hours, such as nights, weekends and holidays, or during adverse weather events, under pressure and strenuous conditions.