To
lead and support the implementation of comprehensive HSE strategies across
defense operations, facilities, and programs. The SME will play a critical role
in promoting a safety-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating
risks, and supporting sustainable practices in high-risk and security-sensitive
environments.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership on all
HSE-related matters in defense manufacturing, testing, logistics, and
field environments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies,
procedures, and programs in alignment with international, national, and
military regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, DoD directives).
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and job
safety evaluations for defense-related processes and equipment.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and
corrective action planning for workplace accidents, environmental events,
and near misses.
- Monitor and report HSE performance metrics; provide
regular updates and recommendations to leadership and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous materials, explosives, and classified waste in compliance with
environmental and safety laws.
- Deliver HSE training, drills, and awareness programs
for personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Interface with government agencies, military oversight
bodies, and certification organizations during audits, inspections, and
reviews.
- Support emergency response planning, occupational
health initiatives, and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize
risk and enhance safety culture across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety,
Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of HSE experience in the defense, aerospace,
or high-hazard industrial sectors.
- Deep understanding of HSE regulations and standards
applicable to defense operations, including OSHA, EPA, DoD, and NATO
guidelines.
- Experience with risk management systems, incident
investigation techniques, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable
of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security
clearance.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental
Management, or Industrial Hygiene.
- Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified
Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), NEBOSH, or
CHMM. Etc.
- Experience supporting HSE programs in classified,
explosive, or military environments.
- Familiarity with safety
management software, environmental modeling tools, and digital compliance
systems