Safety Specialist (First Shift) - NSS

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This first shift position will be located onsite at the Michoud Assembly Facility, New Orleans, Louisiana.

NSS Safety Specialist is a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and security of a construction job site environment. As a Safety Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of protecting employees, overseeing compliance with construction safety regulations, and implementing preventative measures to mitigate risks.

Safety Specialists play an essential part in promoting a culture of safety, conducting regular audits/site-specific safety plans, and incidents investigations/root cause analysis with precision and expertise. If you are detail-oriented, have a passion for safeguarding others, and possess the necessary credentials and experience, a career as an NSS Safety Specialist offers both rewarding challenges and opportunities for growth.

Essential Job Duties:

• Administer and support accident prevention programs, safety policies, and training initiatives.
• Conduct post incident investigations in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements.* Oversee Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs ensuring compliance with NASA, federal, state, and organizational requirements.* Conduct surveillance of facilities, contractors, and operational activities.* Identify hazardous conditions and recommend appropriate controls.
• Ensure residual risk acceptance is documented prior to operational start or restart.
• Perform hazard analyses, safety assessments, and procedure reviews. * Participate in ORA, TRR, PRR, and related safety evaluations.
• Provide technical safety guidance and recommendations to Government representatives.* Monitor changes in safety regulations and standards.
• Advise management on compliance impacts and implement corrective actions.* Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments, job hazard analyses, and system audits.* Manage safety programs and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Evaluate engineering and planning documents for compliance with NASA and regulatory requirements.
• Support integrated hazard analysis involving NASA Flight hardware and complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Consistently punctual.
• Successfully complete all assignments.
• Regular in attendance in accordance with agreed upon work hours schedule.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions using a JSA / Safe Plan of Action (SPAs), investigation incidents/accidents, and conduct safety inspections/Audits.
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four or more years of safety management experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire)
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license
• Experience working with current federal, state and company safety regulations and policies"

Preferred:

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Bachelor's degree in safety and health or related field preferred
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to operate and service various rotating equipment
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate office and field equipment as required by the position.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.