Amentum is seeking a Safety and Health Manager for the Facilities Contract at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.  The Safety and Health Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of safety and health initiatives for the duration of the program. This role ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards while promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety and health policies, procedures, and training programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective safety, health, and environmental programs that comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Provide expert guidance and support to management and employees on safety and health issues.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and competency.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and promote best practices.
• Monitor and analyze safety and health performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage budgets related to safety and health programs.
• Oversee environmental compliance of work force as hazardous
• material users.

• Oversee sitewide wildlife management activities that include wildlife conflict response and monitoring.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required per Facilities

Contract Requirements:

A minimum B.S. Degree is required, preferably in Environmental or

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related science. 

Successful applicant shall have no less than a minimum of five (5) years continuous work

experience as a Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Manager at a large, multi-employer and multi-

discipline federal aerospace and/or commercial manufacturing facility,

operating as a large quantity generator of hazardous wastes.

Manager shall possess and demonstrate no less than fifteen (15) years of total

continuous experience in multiple, major, SHE programs with a

demonstrated record of continual improvement.  Shall demonstrate that

they have recent Texas environmental experience working with the

TCEQ, Texas State Department of Health Services (TSDHS), EPA

Region VI, OSHA, DOT, and local regulatory agency laws, standards,

and guidance materials.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• Work Environment: This role typically operates in both office and field settings, which may include exposure to various physical and environmental conditions.
• Physical Demands: The position may require the ability to lift and carry moderate weights, navigate uneven terrains, and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Mental Demands: The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the capacity to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities for all Amentum employees:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.