Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist

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BAE Systems is seeking an Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist to support the Norfolk, VA Ship Repair site. Reporting to the Safety Manager, you will work independently focusing on the site's occupational safety and industrial hygiene programs. You'll support health and safety while working with stakeholders at BAE Systems to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manage the site Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Programs, including identification, evaluation, control and monitoring of workplace hazards.

• Conduct air and noise monitoring.

• Maintain sampling equipment for certification and calibration.

• Keep leadership informed of activities in support of the IH/OH programs and changes in conditions, which could impact established hazard controls and production in general (e.g. quality, schedule, and budget).

• Coordinate project tasks with safety and health staff and contractors, addressing proposed activities, resources, and preparation for safe operations.

• Conduct audits, briefings/meetings, as required.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, management, regulators, and other external or third parties.

• Serve as the technical representative of the IH program, managing activities, priorities, and risks.

• Foster opportunities to improve IH project performance, program execution, management and employee expectations, sample data quality, and overall value for the company and its employees.

• Review reports, testing results, and provide remedies.

• Administer recordkeeping processes.

• Conduct Safety and Health internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

• Assist with identifying, reporting, and completing incidents and investigations.

• Review and update Safety and Health programs and procedures for compliance and continuous improvement.

• Develop and provide training to our team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Safety or a related discipline and two (2) years of experience, or the overall equivalent;

• Experience with Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling and reporting;

• Specific training/knowledge/experience in chemical management, ergonomics, air and noise monitoring, hazard analysis, incident investigations and exposure controls for previously referenced hazards;

• Ability to prepare and present monitoring results to all employee groups;

• Knowledgeable in applicable Health and Safety regulations and management principles;

• Excellent communication skills with ability to share complex information effectively with employees and all levels of site management;

• Experience helping to facilitate meetings and working groups;

• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative individually as this position is performed with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision;

• Efficient in time management, prioritizing tasks and projects, and possess exceptional organizational skills;

• Demonstrated skills using PC-based spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel, Access); Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and EHS management systems platforms;

• Familiar with and/or able to support on site in a shipyard environment;

• Able to support occasional travel of <10%.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrate a high degree of leadership in IH processes and company values.

• Cross-qualifications in safety and occupational health and safety management systems, is a plus.

• BGC certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

• BCSP certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

• Demonstrated experience working in the ergonomic, industrial hygiene, occupational health and/or safety fields. This experience should include a good understanding of OSHA safety & health regulations particularly Maritime, workplace ergonomic, health, and safety hazard identification and control, illness investigation, program and policy implementation, and problem resolution.

• Experience in identifying hazards, the procedures and techniques used to evaluate these hazards, identifying/developing engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment requirements to reduce or eliminate exposure.

• Experience implementing, managing IH programs in heavy manufacturing and/or ship building/repair environments.

• Experience with Root Cause and Correction Action determination.

• Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58300 - $99100

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.