Safety & Industrial Hygiene Engineer

  • R0163521
  • On Site
  • Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
  • Full time
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Purpose and Scope:

The Safety & Industrial Hygiene Engineer ensures a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment by leading occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency management support activities.  This role interprets regulatory and contractual requirements; reviews submittals for compliance; and recommends effective controls and process improvements. This position collaborates across departments and with other contractors and the NASA Agency.  

Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a contract subject matter resource to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental, and Quality programs, including, but not limited to, air/bulk sampling for hazardous materials, asbestos/hazardous metals/mold/silica, audits and inspections, biohazards, engineering controls/ventilation, ergonomics, evacuation/emergency planning, fall protection, hazard communication, hazardous materials management systems, indoor air quality, lockout/tagout, noise and hearing conservation, permit-required confined spaces, personal protective equipment, radiation, sanitation, bloodborne pathogens, and thermal stress.
  • Coordinates exposure assessments.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive safety-related plans and procedures and instructions.
  • Participates in government-sponsored working groups, training, and continuing education.
  • Reviews in-house and subcontractor project submittals for compliance with requirements and approve/disapprove submittals as appropriate.
  • Serves as the contract Emergency Management Coordinator; liaison for government emergency management functions.
  • Participates as a member of the hurricane and tropical storm Ride-Out Team and Damage Assessment and Recovery Team or other emergency scenarios as appropriate.
  • Performs Job Hazard Analysis assessing risks and identifying control measures to minimize hazards.
  • Conducts comprehensive audits/inspections and recommend corrective and preventative actions to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
  • Develops metrics (e.g., leading and lagging indicators) to help achieve company goals and objectives.
  • Ensures compliance with company, OSHA, ANSI, KNPR, KDP and other applicable state and federal regulations.

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental, industrial, physical science, safety and health, engineering, or related field. 
  • Minimum 8 years of Occupational Safety and Health experience directly supporting facility operations, maintenance, and engineering activities on government installation(s).
  • Industrial Hygienist certification from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing required.
  • Must hold one of the following credentials:
    • FL Licensed Architect
    • FL Professional Engineer
    • FL Professional Geologist
    • Diplomate of ABIH (CIH)
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Preferred Education/Certifications/Experience:

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager accreditation from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers.

Required Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of federal regulations, state statutes and administrative code, consensus standards, and contract compliance documents in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Proficient with Microsoft suite of software.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Other Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain required clearances/badges as required by program and position
  • Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must complete and continuing education required to maintain required certifications.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of 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. Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting. Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are required to conform to the following:

  • 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.

Employees are required to:

  • Comply with all applicable safety and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
  • Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

       

Compensation Details:

$95K

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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