Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Space Program

Peraton is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support EHS activities at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island VA, as part of the Mission Assurance (MA) effort to support systems development and operations of NASA communications networks. This position will be based onsite at Wallops Flight Facility and will allow for some flexible telework; candidate must be local with ability to commute to the Wallops Island, VA site.

 

 As prime contractor on the Peraton Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks.  Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art RF satellite ground communications systems and technologies. In this position, you will become part of NASA’s return to the moon, support new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be an integral part of a world class team that builds and ensures NASA space-ground communications are reliable and meet mission requirements.

 

As an EHS Specialist, you will report to the SENSE EHS Manager to help implement a system safety approach in which development, testing, flight support, ground operations, and maintenance activities are assessed for hazards. This system safety approach includes the institution of management processes for assuring personnel and property will be protected from injury or harm as a result of exposure to these hazards. You will also ensure that all workplace hazards are thoroughly identified, analyzed, and mitigated to the lowest possible level.

 

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Leading the System Safety Analysis for ground station development and upgrade efforts
• Assist in the planning and implementation of an industrial safety and environmental program meeting contract requirements
• Oversee and conduct EHS audits 
• Develop and provide contract-specific safety and environmental training, educational, and awareness materials
• Evaluate work processes for hazardous situations
• Perform environmental and human engineering assessments and implement remedial actions
• Prepare reports and perform root cause analysis of mishaps and close calls
• Maintain emergency preparedness and continuity of operations plans and coordinate emergency drills and exercises. 
• Remotely support EHS programs across several NASA locations, with occasional travel to those locations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Safety, Engineering, Science, or related technical field and 5+ years of related professional experience; without a BS degree, additional experience with training/AS degree and certifications may be considered
• Experience leading efforts and coordinating teams to resolve ambiguities and develop achievable plans to solve problems
• Experience implementing an EHS Management System (e.g., ANSI Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO14001)
• Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with NASA and industry consensus standards
• Training and certification of one or more of: non-ionizing radiation (laser and radio-frequency safety); fall protection/working from heights; lifting plans; industrial safety; environmental compliance
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical and chemical agents
• Security clearance: this position requires ability to obtain a Public Trust agency background check, and ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance, if required by the program

 DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS) or similar
• Experience managing hazardous waste and other environmental programs
• Experience implementing or improving measurement capability
• Experience redesigning processes to achieve greater safety, productivity, decision-making or enhanced customer service
• High-energy strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues
• Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines, as well as verbal and written communication skills
• An active Secret clearance

 

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.