Safety Officer Security Clearance

Position: Safety Officer with Security Clearance
Location: Dugway

Position Type:
Full-time, Exempt

Work Location:

U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah, SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense.

The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

At DPG, SA-TECH is looking to bring a dedicated Safety Officer onto our team to provide essential and critical safety data and operational support to our leadership team at a major DoD Test Facility. Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
* Create and implement safety plans, ensuring daily adherence.

* Continuously monitor working conditions and resolve any safety issues and provide recommendations for improving workplace safety.

* Attend safety walks and inspections before and/or during each project.

* Track and document accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future incidents.

* Perform inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, safety observation reports and processes on a regular, constant basis and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure safety and compliance with established regulations.

* Develop and distribute educational materials, including videos, guides, and posters and participate in the training of site personnel, educating employees on safety standards and safe machinery operation.

* Establish and maintain working relationships with key government and internal customers and serve as the safety liaison between management and external safety agencies.

* Conduct periodic self-inspection and review of safety processes to ensure continued compliance and improve overall safety conditions.

* Develop and enforce legally required standards for a safe environment to protect personnel, property, and information.

* Investigate and report safety violations and adverse information reports to the appropriate agencies.

* Investigate onsite accidents to identify possible causes.

* Maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, and related events.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Work

Conditions:

* Work is mostly performed in an environmentally controlled office environment but occasional field work would expose you to the environment.

* Availability to respond to “after hours” alarms or emergencies.

* Willingness to work extended hours with little prior notice.

* Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.

* Must be able to view computer monitors for extended periods.

* Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.

* Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear. Requirements
* Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Safety Engineering or equivalent combination of education and…