Job Description

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BAE Systems is hiring for an Occupational Safety Specialist to support at its site in Louisville, Ky. This role supports second shift, 2:30pm-midnight. In this role as an Occupational Safety Specialist, you will report directly to the Safety & Health Supervisor. You'll work independently to provide technical and professional safety health support to BAE Systems managers and employees to improve the safety and health of our employees, ensure environmental risks are mitigated, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with management, staff, and hourly employees to promote the development of a safety, health, and environmental culture that exhibits the behaviors and processes outlined in the BAE Systems SHE management systems.
Lead and execute incident investigations with line management and various levels of professionals within the organization.
Perform a team approach to Root Cause Analysis, utilizing defined methodologies to identify causes and preventive measures.
Report or review findings from incident investigations, inspections, or other applicable information to senior leadership.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety and health regulation compliance.
Assist with the on-going management of the SHE Environmental Management System.
Prepare and update procedures and work instructions.
Be instrumental in assisting with corporate SHE reviews and inspections.
Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment in order to determine if safety health and environmental requirements have been met.
Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, and temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Confer with health professionals to assess health risks and develop ways to manage health issues related to occupational exposures.
Ability to execute required company and regulatory training to management and hourly employees.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety and health regulation compliance.
Interact with Federal, State, and Local regulators during inspections.
Gain knowledge and work with BAE Systems' computer based program for managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Other duties required to fulfill Company and regulatory SHE requirements.
Support on 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM to Midnight.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, Safety, or equivalent field, and two years of related experience.
Thorough knowledge of EHS regulations and modern EHS management principles.
Possess basic knowledge of Environmental and Safety Management System (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
Excellent communication skills in order to deliver complex information effectively to employees and all levels of site management (written and verbal).
Ability to prepare and present survey analyses to all employee groups.
Experience facilitating meetings and working groups.
With minimal supervision, able to take self-initiative as an individual contributor, while also able to work in a team environment.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Ability to coach/consult with line management at all levels relative to building a culture and processes that lead to excellent SHE performance.
Work proficiently with Microsoft suite of programs and related industry software applications.
Able to support to a 2nd Shift schedule.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Two or more years of Safety Health and Environmental Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, regulatory or consulting company.
Sound knowledge of engineering, chemical, physical and biological sciences.
ASP/ CSP certification.
Exposure to a union environment.

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.