Safety Health and Environmental Specialist

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.

BAE Systems is seeking a Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist to support at its Aiken, South Carolina site. In this role, the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Specialist will either be directly responsible for, or assist the SHE Manager with, the following:

• Implementing and maintaining programs for SHE protection within a manufacturing environment.
• Ensuring compliance to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Inspecting and oversight of best management practices.
• Participating in emergency planning activities.
• Training of employees and subcontractors.
• Developing and implementing programs to ensure that regulatory obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that SHE risks are effectively managed.
• Preparing environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety related reports, samples, and studies for submission to regulatory agencies as applicable to the Aiken site.
• Engaging as needed with site functional groups outside of the SHE organization to address various cross-functional site-level initiatives.
• Other duties and job responsibilities as assigned

Note about Hours: Support is primarily focused on 1st Shift, with some overlap/coverage on 2nd Shift. On occasion, may need to respond after hours for emergency/upset situations that require SHE support, oversight, or direction.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field, plus four years experience, or the overall equivalent;
• Knowledge of SHE regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA – CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, SPCC, TSCA) and modern SHE management principles;
• An effective communicator, written and verbal, to relay complex information to employees and all levels of site management, including, as needed, external regulatory agencies;
• Ability to coach and consult with line management, at all levels relative to building a culture and processes that lead to excellent SHE performance;
• Skills to interpret and analyze technical data and/or reports;
• Able to take independent initiative, while also being able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team;
• Ability to evaluate industrial processes and develop solutions;
• Familiarity with SHE audit practices and processes;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Experience facilitating meetings and working groups;
• Possess basic knowledge of Safety/Health & Environmental Management Systems (ISO 45001/ISO 14001 requirements);
• Able to work proficiently with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of engineering, chemical, physical and biological sciences;
• ISO 14001 Management Representative experience;
• Experience with emergency response systems and training (e.g., HAZWOPER 40, Hazardous Materials Technician, etc.);
• Experience with SC safety and environmental regulations;
• Project Management skills;
• CHMM, CSP, CIH, certification.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $86,460 - $146,982