The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a health and safety officer. We are looking for an individual with at least 10 years of experience; a technical degree is preferred, but not required. The successful applicant will work with our current health and safety officer and our safety committee to ensure safety compliance within our division, and over the test sites where ARA will be the controlling employer for safety. We are a group of engineers, scientists and technicians supporting the government in various types of field testing. Our work is mostly performed in New Mexico on Kirtland Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range and at our ARA test site in Moriarty.

The candidate should be a team player who will help us continue to be safe and foster a safety environment ensuring all are protected. Efforts shall be focused on ensuring ARA, subcontractors, and customers understand safety requirements, have the required training, and are following the safety requirements on the test beds. This will be achieved through writing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Conducting Hazard Assessments, Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), and documentation of training from all organizations involved on the test sites. Exceptional written communication skills are required. The successful applicant will have strong organization and documentation skill. Experience with electrical and construction elements is required. An individual with regulatory expertise and the ability to research, understand and apply regulations in diverse areas is required. Candidate must be flexible and capable of determining the best safety methods for the job at hand so that work can be accomplished. Candidate will be personable and able to work effectively with customers as well as our employees. Candidate will be able coach and mentor others and help all understand the importance of safety protocols. Candidate shall prepare and present safety materials to the existing safety officer’s standards as well as those of our various clients.

A hands-on attitude is required for this position. Experience with government (DoD/DOE), military service regulations and working with subcontractors are a plus. The applicant will be required to work with our customer and help resolve safety issues on a regular basis. The ideal applicant will be responsible, energetic, detail oriented, able to organize and execute work independently, proactive in problem solving, flexible to meet changing requirements and service focused. Integrity, initiative and dependability are a must. The position supports a $15M/yr business unit with broad research, fabrication and field–test responsibilities. Salary range is dependent on skill level. Employment is contingent on obtaining a Security Clearance. A current clearance is highly desirable.

Essential skills:

• Experience leading safety programs for a controlling employer
• Developing and updating HASPs (Health and Safety Plans)
• Developing and reviewing SOPs
• Ability to coach and mentor employees (integrate solutions and motivate compliance)
• Excellent written communication skills and MS Office proficiency
• Oversee the medical surveillance program for employees as required
• Ability to oversee and provide guidance for fielding and construction activities
• Ability to maintain safety equipment
• Provide proper PPE and keeps an inventory of essential PPE
• Out of town travel is expected (~25%)
• Ability to conduct NFPA 101 Life Safety Inspections
• Inspections (facilities, equipment, and work sites)
• Experience with Hazardous Materials and SDS compliance
• Ability to problem solve and provide innovative compliant, cost-effective safety solutions
• First Aid and CPR trained

Desired skills:

• HAZWOPER trained
• Have an emergency medical background
• Understanding of DOT requirements
• Experience with laser safety
• Training with cryogenics, compressed gases, energized electronics and metal fabrication
• Experience with UAS safety
• Experience with MSHA and NEPA
• Possess a technical degree

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)