Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors, is currently recruiting for a passionate safety professional to join our dedicated Safety, Health and Environmental team. As an Occupational Safety Specialist, you will help develop and administer effective Health and Safety Programs, audit the effectiveness of programs, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risks and protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, and environment. You will play a key role in improving our Health and Safety Programs at our San Diego shipyard site, while reporting to the Site Safety Manager.

As an Occupational Safety Specialist, you will:

Administer Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) to ensure timely and effective response to identified discrepancies.
Update and maintain accurate safety incident data and actions in OSHENS and CR Desktop.
Conduct and coordinate internal audits to assess compliance with ISO 45001.
Prepare for third party audits.
Analyze safety data to report on key performance indicators, objective status and trends.
Assess subcontractor safety programs to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Review and update HIRADCs annually in conjunction with Safety Manager and craft leadership.

Required Skills and Education

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline, and two years’ experience applying safety processes in an industrial environment, or the overall equivalent.
Knowledge of Safety and Health regulations and modern safety management principles.
Knowledge and ability to apply incident investigation and causal analysis methodology.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, especially during high-stress incidents and emergency situations.
Ability to act independently to quickly recognize when issues need to be elevated and additional support is required.
Able to support travel of up to 10%. Travel is typically local to the San Diego area.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Experience with Process Safety Management
Management system experience (OSHA, ISO 45001)

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience