Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst

We are looking for a Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Fort Irwin CA.

What Youll Do:

As Lead Safety & Environmental Analyst your primary responsibility is ensuring the safety of personnel working in and around complex antenna mechanical and electrical systems at a remote government facility. You will lead safety programs investigate incidents drive risk reduction and maintain regulatory compliance across the full spectrum of EHS disciplines with a clear emphasis on occupational safety first.

Core Safety Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve site safety programs with emphasis on high-hazard work (electrical elevated confined space heavy equipment)
• Conduct and lead incident investigations; identify root causes and drive corrective actions to closure
• Conduct hazard assessments job safety analysis (JSAs) and Management of Change (MOC) reviews
• Perform and lead EHS audits field observations and self-assessments; report findings to leadership
• Lead or support emergency response planning and exercises
• Analyze safety performance data (OSHA 300 logs LTIR frequency rates) and present trends to stakeholders

Training & Compliance:

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs; certify trainers where applicable (OSHA 500/501)
• Ensure compliance with federal and California regulations (OSHA Cal/OSHA EPA Cal/EPA NFPA APCD)
• Manage Air Quality and Water programs including regulatory reporting and agency coordination
• Prepare internal and external compliance reports including data analysis and trend summaries

Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for site management trade personnel and JPL/NASA stakeholders
• Represent the program in discussions with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior EHS staff

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA 8 years of experience; MS/MA 6 years; PhD 3 years; or 4 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Cal/OSHA EPA NIOSH NFPA and APCD regulations; NASA familiarity is a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs in complex industrial or government facility environments
• Experience with construction safety oversight and managing shifting project priorities
• Ability to analyze EHS data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Valid California drivers license (Read-ID)
• U.S. citizenship required; must pass background check and NCIC screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OHST/CHST (BCSP)
• OSHA 500/501 Train-the-Trainer certification
• Prior experience in government or DOD facility contracts

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