AMENTUM is seeking an industrial safety specialist to support our team of multi-skilled technicians in a process maintenance and manufacturing environment in Waukesha, WI
This position will be expected to be an integral part of the day-to-day operations to provide EH&S Leadership and supporting all employees on site. The position will be expected to offer immediate solutions when the team identifies safety related concerns to safeguard our employees.
Under general supervision, the EH&S Specialist performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with EH&S standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
Must leverage knowledge and applications of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of an environmental specialty. Assists in the development and implementation of Job Hazard Analysis, Safety Procedures, Critical Risk evaluations, and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area. Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazard. Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. May provide guidance for a team of EH&S specialists and/or support personnel.
Essential Functions:
• Evaluates, plans and administers training programs, as well as other employee safety procedures, and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Conducts comprehensive safety audits and inspections and recommends actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Investigates injuries, conditions and incidents that do, or could, involve actual or potential liability. Such findings and conclusions to be documented and logged for trend awareness and accountability.
• Maintains adequate records of pertinent data and compiles or initiates the compilation of the required reports on individual job occupational injury and illness experience.
• Plans and coordinates safety and health classes for technical and supervisory employees.
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. Provide tools and competent recommendations to immediately address findings.
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazard.
• Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• Ability to collaborate with client/site EHS personnel to address potential hazards or unsafe conditions found.
Assist in all site programs/processes as to compliment the site culture.
For more information, please contact Jacqueline.Friedmel@Amentum.com !
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or a related role, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience in a safety professional role.
- In addition to education requirements, 5 years of experience in an occupational safety role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience using software to enter and interpret safety-related data.
- Experience effectively delivering training to multiple levels of personnel.
- Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able work various shifts, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
- Experience supporting multiple sites simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
