Safety Engineer , II

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

As part of the team, you will:

• Perform a variety of safety operations tasks in support of the Consolidated Operations Management Engineering and Test Contract (COMET) at Kennedy Space Center.
• Coordinate and conduct site safety and health assessments and reviews pertaining to programs, ground support equipment, facility and operations.
• Support hazardous operations at KSC facilities including but not limited to cryogenic, hypergolic, explosive, high pressure, toxic, working at heights, and asphyxiant hazards.
• Interprets federal, NASA and SOD safety requirements and regulations, as they apply to COMET operations, and implements policies and procedures to ensure that these operations are in compliance.
• Investigates and provides technical solutions to compliance problems or questions/concerns received from within SOD, from NASA, government regulatory agencies, etc. that are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Performs risk assessments to assess risk and design controls to protect personnel.
• Interacts with customers to resolve safety, health and environmental issues.
• Review and approve Work Authorization Documents.
• Provides oversight of compliance with safety health and environmental requirements and company policy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field required.

• Working understanding and broad application of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
• Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communications and customer interface skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting (>300 feet) using protective equipment.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individuals to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

• Computers and printers are used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support…