System Safety Specialist II

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an System Safety Specialist in Fort Irwin, CA to support our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Department to support our Deep Space Communications Network Services Contract (DSN) with NASA. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Define and develop Operating Procedures and Acceptance Plans for System Safety
• Establish System Safety/Core Requirements Framework
• Perform System Safety Manager requirements/responsibilities
• Develop system safety reviews and mission success review processes
• Develop documented reviews for safety aspects for increasing or reduction of risk
• Implement a system safety process
• Conduct reviews for safety aspects for increasing or reduction of risk
• Conduct regular EHS Construction site safety and health inspections and maintain a written deficiency tracking log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, and estimated and actual dates of corrections.
• Manage contractor safety program to include attending pre-construction meetings, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.
• Collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned EHS programs; prepare a variety of reports including statistical and narrative reports.
• Maintain written safety inspection/audit records/reports.
• Apply an acceptable system safety program to ensure site compliance with all Fed OSHA, Cal OSHA and NASA including knowledge of consensus standards (i.e. NFPA 70E, ANSI and NFPA 101).
• Consult with Department Managers and EHS personnel in the implementation of EHS programs, hazard analysis, problem solving, and corrective action plans.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates local EHS policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource to managers and supervisors in the maintenance of their department EHS programs.
• Perform safety hazard analysis and provides hazard mitigation as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Conduct accident and near miss investigations.
• Develop/Manage EHS related programs to include training for complex personnel.
• Build and foster an EHS culture for personnel.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:

• The ability to undergo a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Occupational or Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a safety related field, and 4 years progressively responsible experience administering a safety program or a Master’s with 2 years of experience.
• Two years related experience may be substituted for one year of education.
• Must possess and retain a valid California drivers’ license.
• Ability to manage the EHS of multiple construction site projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a dynamic team. Must demonstrate ability to interface with both external and internal customers.
• Must be detail-oriented, able to adhere to deadlines and have strong technical, organizational and communication skills.
• A sound knowledge of and certification course(s) on federal, state, local laws and regulations pertaining to construction safety.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge in the fields of safety and health compliance and auditing.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and applicable standards such as EPA, OSHA. NIOSH, APCD and NFPA 70E that affect employee and environmental health and safety.
• Technical expertise in analyzing numerical and claims data and industry performance measures such as Loss Time Injury Rates, Frequency Rates, and OSHA 300 Recordable Rates.
• Effective written and oral communication skills as well as effective leadership skills.
• Ability to prepare, compose and present reports to all levels of management.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and related IT systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to climb antenna’s up to 250ft.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification as a Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) or Occupational Safety and Health Technician (OHST) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
• OSHA 500/501 Train the Trainer certification preferred but not required.

 

For Colorado Residents

Colorado Salary Minimum: $49,000 Colorado Salary Maximum: $119,000 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.