Health and Safety Training Specialist

Who We Are

Mission Technologies, a division of HII os seeking a Health and Safety Training Specilaist for our Fallon, NV location, in support of our NITE contract. 

What You Will Do

• Perform specific environmental and/or safety support services, Accident/Incident (A&I) Investigations, Safety analyses of different work area/sites and other directed assignments, and conduct Training Classes are required.
• Assists in the day-to-day safety tasks at the work sites to ensure personnel are working in a safe manner (Following set Work Instructions, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)), Task Hazard Analysis (THA)/Start Card, policies and procedures set by the company).
• Conducts and documents Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Program Safety inspections of designated work centers, facilities and field work sites. 
• Capable of conducting routine regular safety, health, and environmental inspections of all work areas and provide written reports of the hazard found and provide recommendations detailing corrections and issues addressed to help reduce or eliminate safety hazards. 
• Document inspections and assist management in developing corrective action plans and follow up on completion of action plans. 
• Supports management in the tracking of corrective actions from initiation through closure. 
• Assist the onsite Fire Warden as necessary in the performance of monthly inspections of all fire extinguishers, emergency fire exits, smoke detectors, on-site equipment as well as maintains documentation of each inspection.
• Teaches safety, health, and environmental courses in one or more subjects in commercial, governmental, industrial or service establishments. 
• Prepares instructional safety, health, and environmental programs in accordance with training or other course requirements, assembling material to be presented. 
• Instruct students in the theoretical and practical aspects covering the subjects being taught. 
• Utilizes such teaching methods as individual coaching, group discussion, lectures, demonstrations, seminars and workshops. 
• Selects or develops teaching aid such as wall charts, prepared notes, tape recordings, television, films and training handbooks. 
• Supervises practical work carried out by students, and assists them at points of difficulty. 
• Tests students to evaluate their learning progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.  
• Ensures compliance with the NITE Safety Health and Environmental Management System which includes the NITE Occupational Safety and Health Plan (OSHP) and all supporting policies, procedures, and safety annexes. 
• Maintains the approved QA/Safety programs. 
• Ensure strict compliance to safety practices and support the Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in the development/revision of Work Instructions (WI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Maintains FTTR safety, health, and environmental training database and the HAZMAT database.
• Ensures HAZMAT compliance and develops HAZMAT related WIs. 
• Maintains range Authorized Use List (AUL), Coordinates with NAS Fallon for HAZMAT instructions, procedures and policy.
• Develops technical and Job Quality Standard (JQSs) training packages.
• Assist Engineering Project Managers with safety planning for projects (reviewing Site Safety Health Plans, Job Site Analyses, safety equipment, etc.)
• Able to perform job safety analyses and create and execute quality control initiatives with business area leads, supervisors, managers and the Program management Office (PMO).
• Ability to perform post incident investigations involving personal injuries to include detailed reporting and verbally communicating with the West Coast Safety Supervisor, Quality/Safety PMO Manager, Contract Site Manager, Project Manager, and other pertinent parties until all actions have been closed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Must Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years related experience.
• Experience in training with emphasis on instructor qualifications, record keeping and developing training programs.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues to include: knowledge of the federal 29 (labor), 40 (environmental) and 49 (transportation) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of training issues to include research-training requirements, development of training outlines and syllabuses, performs necessary training and maintains records.
• 30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry or Construction Certification required.
• 40-Hour Hazard Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and 8-Hour Refresher Training required.
• Must be Advanced Emergency Medical Training, either EMT Basic certified or greater.
• Formal Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste (HAZMAT/HAZWASTE) training within 6 months of start.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Training, either EMT Basic certified or greater.
• Formal Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste (HAZMAT/HAZWASTE) training.
• Must have secret clearance and ability to maintain. 
• Must be US Citizen.
• Must be familiar with IEMS tracking system.

Bonus Points for Having!

• Degree in a safety related field or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered. Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.  Routine travel to remote site facilities may be involved.  May involve work in different environments (labs, outside locations, etc.)  Work occasionally involves standing for long periods.  May require work using and/or wearing protective equipment. Work is occasionally performed in a shop or other facility environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; and outside weather conditions.