Leidos
Overview
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a
Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist
at the NASA Headquarters (HQ) in Washington DC. We are seeking a Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist with building life safety and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) experience to support NASA HQ health and safety programs. The role involves working in a fast-paced and diverse environment with career development opportunities and a focus on time management, critical thinking, and effective communication of complex health and safety issues. The position operates under general supervision and applies fundamental safety concepts, practices, and procedures, with independent judgment within defined guidelines. US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance are required. Responsibilities
Perform facility safety inspections to determine compliance with regulations and standards; verify that corrective actions are implemented Review site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for construction and maintenance activities to ensure safety and health concerns are identified and adequately controlled Respond to urgent customer concerns by promptly addressing areas of hazard reported by building occupants, characterizing hazards, and advising the government on next steps Review job hazard analyses and advise on need for and proper use of personal protective equipment Perform compliance assessments of safety and health programs against OSHA regulations and Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Program manuals Provide guidance as a general resource in safety topics such as facility life safety, fall protection, PPE/JHA, LO/TO, confined spaces, construction, hot work, etc. Provide Safety & Health Training per the safety training plan; develop priority training classes, implement a training schedule, and deliver instructor-led classes Develop or modify written safety and health programs to meet NASA and OSHA hazard control program requirements Perform comprehensive Industrial Hygiene and environmental sampling, maintain chain of custody, coordinate laboratories, and interpret results Maintain a hazardous material inventory of all chemicals onsite and ensure Safety Data Sheets are up to date Ensure IH sampling equipment is maintained, calibrated, and certified to ensure data integrity Apply occupational health and safety principles in all activities Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field with 2+ years of safety experience applying Federal OSHA regulations and other standards (Building Code, National Electric Code, NFPA) Knowledge of occupational health and industrial hygiene concepts, building ventilation systems, environmental sampling, exposure sampling, ergonomics, IAQ, chemical safety, and the HAZCOM standard Technical background in various process, utility, industrial and/or mechanical systems with understanding of associated hazards and risk assessment Strong interpersonal skills; experience interfacing with client and on-site contractor personnel Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) for presentations, reports, and other uses Ability to apply and interpret Federal OSHA regulations and other standards (Building Code, NEC, NFPA) and strong oral and written communication skills Familiarity with construction site activities, safety procedures and requirements; general knowledge of facility systems such as life safety, ventilation, electrical, and material handling A technical background in safety/industrial hygiene and an understanding of risk assessment methodology Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration, IT Services, and IT Consulting Note: This posting includes references to the original posting date and related procurement language; for U.S. positions, posting details and pay range are provided within this description.
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Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a
Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist
at the NASA Headquarters (HQ) in Washington DC. We are seeking a Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist with building life safety and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) experience to support NASA HQ health and safety programs. The role involves working in a fast-paced and diverse environment with career development opportunities and a focus on time management, critical thinking, and effective communication of complex health and safety issues. The position operates under general supervision and applies fundamental safety concepts, practices, and procedures, with independent judgment within defined guidelines. US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance are required. Responsibilities
Perform facility safety inspections to determine compliance with regulations and standards; verify that corrective actions are implemented Review site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for construction and maintenance activities to ensure safety and health concerns are identified and adequately controlled Respond to urgent customer concerns by promptly addressing areas of hazard reported by building occupants, characterizing hazards, and advising the government on next steps Review job hazard analyses and advise on need for and proper use of personal protective equipment Perform compliance assessments of safety and health programs against OSHA regulations and Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Program manuals Provide guidance as a general resource in safety topics such as facility life safety, fall protection, PPE/JHA, LO/TO, confined spaces, construction, hot work, etc. Provide Safety & Health Training per the safety training plan; develop priority training classes, implement a training schedule, and deliver instructor-led classes Develop or modify written safety and health programs to meet NASA and OSHA hazard control program requirements Perform comprehensive Industrial Hygiene and environmental sampling, maintain chain of custody, coordinate laboratories, and interpret results Maintain a hazardous material inventory of all chemicals onsite and ensure Safety Data Sheets are up to date Ensure IH sampling equipment is maintained, calibrated, and certified to ensure data integrity Apply occupational health and safety principles in all activities Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field with 2+ years of safety experience applying Federal OSHA regulations and other standards (Building Code, National Electric Code, NFPA) Knowledge of occupational health and industrial hygiene concepts, building ventilation systems, environmental sampling, exposure sampling, ergonomics, IAQ, chemical safety, and the HAZCOM standard Technical background in various process, utility, industrial and/or mechanical systems with understanding of associated hazards and risk assessment Strong interpersonal skills; experience interfacing with client and on-site contractor personnel Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) for presentations, reports, and other uses Ability to apply and interpret Federal OSHA regulations and other standards (Building Code, NEC, NFPA) and strong oral and written communication skills Familiarity with construction site activities, safety procedures and requirements; general knowledge of facility systems such as life safety, ventilation, electrical, and material handling A technical background in safety/industrial hygiene and an understanding of risk assessment methodology Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Government Administration, IT Services, and IT Consulting Note: This posting includes references to the original posting date and related procurement language; for U.S. positions, posting details and pay range are provided within this description.
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