Safety Engineer 3

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Safety Engineer 3 for the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The engineer applies technical and regulatory expertise to ensure contractual compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, develops and implements occupational safety and health programs, and works closely with the engineering team on hazard analyses and operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain occupational safety and health procedures for assigned program areas and keep up with regulatory developments.
• Serve as technical advisor to the EHS&Q Manager and advise administration on risk management policies and procedures.
• Audit organizational compliance, review engineering designs, documentation standards, specifications and drawings, and issue corrective action reports.
• Perform hazard analyses, investigate incidents, conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain the site's nonconformance and corrective/preventive action tracking system and develop metrics and performance indicators.
• Prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for moderate-difficulty assignments and provide training support.
• Conduct site visits, assist with investigations and propose solutions to engineering problems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science and five years of job-related experience.
• Very good communications and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and revising technical procedures and interpreting system drawings.
• U.S. citizenship required for unescorted access to restricted areas, ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.
• Valid driver's license to drive around Kennedy Space Center; position may require travel.
• Preferred: local candidate, knowledge of chemical and/or pressure systems and Process Safety Management, CSP certification.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software applications, including extensive database use and data management.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management requirements preferred.

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.
• No relocation allowance provided.