Safety Program Manager

Amentum is seeking a Safety Program Manager to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot.  The Safety Manager will be responsible for the management and administration of safety field operations and programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.  Ensures Company remains compliant with policy, programs, and training that guides work site safety and workers performance of various job elements.     

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the contractual industrial occupational Safety Program and coordinate compliance at all areas across the industrial site.
• Manages and provides direct supervision to the industrial sites Safety Staff of 5-10 personnel.     
• Advise senior management and safety personnel on the impact of policies and regulations on the Company Operations.
• Coordinates government interactions and compliance activities within all departments during and after audits of Safety programs. 
• Conducts internal inspections/audits of Safety Program(s) compliance throughout each department and subcontractors.
• Investigates work site accidents and injuries.  
• Oversee(s) the Workmen’s Compensation Program.
• Compiles and analyzes site data to implement procedures to improve processes and reduce worksite injuries.
• Responds to government customer concerns and findings. 
• Tracks corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings.
• Develops and coordinates training programs in employee safety procedures. 
• Researches and recommends safety training materials and monitors the effectiveness of related training programs.
• Compiles and submits required OSHA reports and annual safety plans as required by regulation.
• Oversees the analysis of collected data and the implementation of programs to reduce or abate worksite hazards.
• Prepares and manages department budget, to include working with senior management in the annual contractual budget preparation process.
• Establishes and tracks Safety Program metrics.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes within industrial worksite safety and disseminates information to the work site personnel.   

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.   
• Five (5) years’ experience in an industrial worksite. Ten (10) years preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) highly preferred.  Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certifications may be considered as preferred alternatives.
• Experience in managing personnel in accomplishing strategic objectives and delivering results. 
• Experience as incident investigator using various techniques to determine root causes.
• Experience in field safety implementation and compliance inspections as well as industrial safety oversight.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of computers and software.
• Must be fluent in speaking and writing, using English language.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.  Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan/Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program.
• Position will be subject to initial and random drug testing program, medical exams and screenings for respiratory apparatus fit/wear as established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13, and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Combination of a typical office environment and field work in an industrial setting.  May be required to travel domestically.  Occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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