About this role
Occup Safety Spec Sr
Job Description: BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Occupational Safety Specialist to support at its site in Radford, Virginia. In this role, the Senior Safety Specialist supports the site's Safety programs.
Included responsibilities: • Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations. • Works hand-in-hand with the operating units and maintenance to achieve 100% compliance. • Pro-actively identifies safety issues. • Strives to minimize recordable injury rates by closely working with the SHE department and the entire Radford site. • Works with a variety of safety related programs (LO/TO, Confined Space, hotwork, electrical, guarding, walking surfaces, risk assessment, DoD Regs for ARMY Contractors, etc.) and helps disseminate the knowledge to the Radford team. Note: This position supports 100% on site.
Required Skills and Education: • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a Safety related discipline with four (4) years of related experience, or the overall equivalent experience. • Well versed in safety regulations, particularly OSHA. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to effectively disseminate information to a diverse population of employees. • Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite. • Able to support on-site, "boots on the ground."
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Prefer CSP. • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment a plus!
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).