Occupational Health and Safety Engineer

Noblis is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Engineer.

• Develops, implements and maintains occupational health and safety programs designed to ensure the wellbeing of employees and visitors.
• Researches, applies and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA.
• Develops, delivers, and tracks participation in health and safety related training
  
• Documents and investigates safety incidents, accidents or injuries and implements corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
• Supports records provision or evidence as required for legal proceedings, and

Job Responsibilities:

Safety and Training:

• Plans and implements programs to educate and train employees on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
  
• Regularly inspects company facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
  
• Employs proactive approach to managing workplace safety and accident prevention by utilizing Job Hazard Analysis, accident analysis, inspections and safety education and training.
• May manage or participate in the following initiatives and programs to ensure compliance and increase awareness:
  • Safety Committee
  • Powered Industrial Truck Program
  • Hazard Communication
  • Incident Investigations
  • Emergency and Severe Weather Response Programs
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

Occupational Health:

• Has knowledge of diverse health effects, illnesses, and accidents associated with specific job functions; works with business partners within the organization to identify, raise awareness and direct actions to mitigate safety concerns.
• Monitor the removal of biological, physical or chemical hazards from a workplace
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
• Advise the company’s business management team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects, contracts, divisions, mission areas and operations
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Conducts audits and inspections
• Analyzes incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in determine changes needed to create a safer environment
• Own and manage those actions, initiatives, and processes covered under the Corporate Safety and Illness Prevention Policy.
• Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to communicate potential safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
  
• Conducts ergonomic assessments and implements recommended actions to ensure workplace health.
• Ability to teach and/or administer First Aid and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when appropriate.

Reporting, Compliance and HR Related Responsibilities

• May participate in evaluation of employee requests for reasonable accommodations in compliance with the ADA.
  
• Supports the preparation and submission of reports including, but not limited to incident and accident reports, OSHA logs, sustainability reporting, EPA and BLS.
• Participates in the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the Treasury and insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time
• May liaise with Worker’s Comp health care provider/oversight.
• Represents the organization at safety conferences, meetings and regulatory hearings.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating all safety records, SOP's and written programs.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset through participation in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the business.

This is a Hybrid role; The selected candidate should be able to come in to the office one to two times per week!

• Bachelor degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience; OR Associate degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR high school diploma/GE with 11+ years of experience.
• Three to five years safety experience and/or training in an industrial/distribution environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification and corrections, environmental regulations, workers compensation and human behavior and physical attributes related to job capabilities.
  
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Safety Management Specialist (SMS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, HRIS systems and other safety related electronic platforms used for reporting and tracking.
  

• Degree in Occupational Safety preferred.
• OSHA General Industry Certification: CPR and First Aid Certification, HAZWOPPER and OSHA .
• Certified Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technical (OHST)

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.