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Amentum Safety Engineering Technician in Kennedy Space Center, Florida
We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The Consolidated Operations Maintenance Engineering and Test (COMET) contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
The Safety Engineering Technician is responsible for assessing and controlling workplace hazards to ensure the health and safety of employees, the environment, facilities, and hardware. They conduct thorough evaluations, implement preventive measures, and provide recommendations to minimize risk in industrial and operational settings.
Responsibilities
The position supports various COMET sites at KSC. Site Safety responsibilities include:
• Interpret federal, NASA and Space Operations Group (SOG) safety requirements and regulations, as they apply to COMET operations, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that operations comply.
• Inspect and audit facilities, machinery, and processes.
• Perform risk assessments to assess risk and design controls to protect personnel.
• Interact with customers to resolve safety health and environmental issues.
• Track, monitor, and report on safety operations across internal customer groups.
• Review and approve routine hazardous Work Authorization Documents.
• Work with senior level personnel on reference documentation, development of safety analyses and reports, and management of safety processes.
• Provide safety briefings to subcontractors and observe/evaluate work safety protocols.
• Author risk assessments and reports
• Work with operations to ensure workplace conditions comply with all applicable federal, NASA and state occupational safety and health standards.
• Coordinate and assist carrying out internal company safety audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Job Requirements
• Competency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communications and customer interface skills.
• Working understanding and broad application of Occupational Safety and Health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.
Physical Requirements
• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, is required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
• Government security clearance may be required in the future.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.