Safety Engineer/ Specialist (BT-26055) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. – Mountain View, California

The Safety Engineer/Specialist will support the space program located in Mountain View, CA. This position will support numerous Occupational Safety programs at an aerospace and research facility.

Support, develop, implement, consult, audit, report and train on a variety of safety programs. Programs may include: mishap investigation, confined space, lifting devices, electrical safety, lock-out/tag-out, heavy equipment safety, fall protection, facility safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, office safety, and explosive safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the Occupational Safety task orders following the requirements, deliverables, and deadlines provided by the customer.
• Provide monthly metrics of deliverables to the customer as required.
• Deliver various safety related training courses to classes of 3-30 participants.
• Interact with NASA personnel to ensure a consistent understanding of regulatory and procedure requirements.
• Ensure adherence to NASA's established safety standard by providing direction and integrating NASA's safety program into workplace practices.
• Identify and address safety-related issues/hazards in lab, shop, and office spaces by applying problem-solving skills and adapting to the situation at hand.
• Present audit results/recommendations to supervisors and senior management.
• Proactively plan and implement measures to mitigate risk and foster further development of the safety culture.
• Effectively manage competing priorities to guarantee requirements are achieved and objectives are met.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements among the organization; develop solutions and provide clarification where rule ambiguity exists.
• Provide customer service to a variety of organizations with diverse work and backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field.
• Requires 3+ years of recent and related work experience managing or implementing safety programs.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 7+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Must have experience writing and reviewing technical reports that follow standard scientific methodology.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of additional Microsoft data analytic tools (Power BI, VBA, etc.)
• Experience working as a government contractor or on government contracts.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Indoor air quality experience.
• Asbestos, lead and mold experience.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$120,000 to $142,000, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.