Safety Professional

Safety ProfessionalSierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).This position is located on the TEST 3 contract, located at White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, New Mexico.EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranResponsibilitiesThe Safety Professional will be responsible for the following on the TEST 3 contract:Assist with the implementation of organizational Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Programs and Standards to identify and control project risksParticipate in Project Safety Pre-Planning/Job Hazard Analysis activitiesProvide on-site consultation, coaching and collaboration with project teams and contractors to ensure a safe project work environmentConduct safety audits/inspections at project sites to help ensure compliance with WSTF EHS programs, procedures, and standardsHelp ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, related rules, and regulations (OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, EPA, etc.)Identify actual and potential hazards and provide consultation to eliminate and/or control hazards and manage risk to acceptable levelsAssist with the delivery of EHS Training ClassesStop any unsafe activity or action immediately and work with contractors and Project Teams to develop a safe work plan to resume work safelyReview incident reports for Close Calls/Mishaps and assist with investigationsOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired:Minimum 5 years Construction or General Industry Safety experienceKnowledge of EHS standards and experience in conducting EHS audits/inspectionsExcellent written and oral communication skills with emphasis on maintaining positive business relationships within all levels of the organizationAbility to follow the safe practices and rules contained in the SLI Corporate Safety and Health Plan and other such rules and practicesAbility to identify unsafe work practices and vocalize productive corrective actionsAbility to train and coach colleagues on issues relating to EHSEffective interpersonal and written and oral communication skillsProficient in Windows applications - MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, WordPreferred:Bachelor Science (B.S.) Degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS); Other safety-related degrees and/or safety-related experience will be consideredExperience working with Asbestos, Lead Paint, HAZWOPER, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Biological or Chemical Hazards, or other experience working with industrial/occupational hygiene disciplinesOSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety CourseCompletion of accredited OSHA Training Institute coursesAssociate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)Knowledge of regulations and guidance documents from OSHA, EPA, CDC, ACGIH, NIOSH, NFPA, AIHA, etc.Experience with OSHA voluntary programs such as VPPNASA or other Government contract experience