Job Information
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC Facility Safety Officer (Safety Specialist II) in Santa Barbara, California
Overview
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
Responsibilities
The Facility Safety Officer will provide support to the Santa Barbara, CA, Special Technologies Lab (STL) Facility Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct studies and makes recommendations related to potential or actual accident occurrences and hazards and the MSTS Accident Prevention Program.
Assist higher level Safety Professionals in the development and implementation of methods for accident prevention.
Advise Company personnel on matters concerning occupational safety, safety codes, and accident prevention programs.
Assist field supervision in providing instruction or instructional material on accident prevention to subordinate personnel.
Inspect work sites to identify potential or existing job hazards.
Investigate accidents, including those involving vehicles, to determine relevant causes.
Ensure timely and orderly completion of inspections, investigations, or reports.
Serve as a communication point for occupational safety requirements and practices as assigned.
Maintain awareness of current additions or revisions to safety codes and standards and applies to work responsibilities as necessary.
May provide technical direction for lower-level Specialists.
Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field, or equivalent training and experience and at least 2 years of related occupational safety experience.
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy required in writing technical documents and ensuring all Company policies and procedures are followed.
Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose technical correspondence and reports and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific.
Must be highly organized and able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities of the organizational unit.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
Able to remember/recall extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8s, 9/80s, or 4/10 work-weeks.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707_14&rgn=div8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Annual salary range for this position is:$80,662.40 - $120,993.60.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
Posted Date2 weeks ago(5/20/2024 8:04 PM)
Job ID2024-7519
of Openings1
CategoryOther
TypeFull-Time
Location : CitySanta Barbara
Location : State/Province (Full Name)California