To lead and support the implementation of comprehensive HSE strategies across defense operations, facilities, and programs. The SME will play a critical role in promoting a safety-first culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting sustainable practices in high-risk and security-sensitive environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership on all HSE-related matters in defense manufacturing, testing, logistics, and field environments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with international, national, and military regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, DoD directives).
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and job safety evaluations for defense-related processes and equipment.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for workplace accidents, environmental events, and near misses.
- Monitor and report HSE performance metrics; provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, explosives, and classified waste in compliance with environmental and safety laws.
- Deliver HSE training, drills, and awareness programs for personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Interface with government agencies, military oversight bodies, and certification organizations during audits, inspections, and reviews.
- Support emergency response planning, occupational health initiatives, and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize risk and enhance safety culture across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of HSE experience in the defense, aerospace, or high-hazard industrial sectors.
- Deep understanding of HSE regulations and standards applicable to defense operations, including OSHA, EPA, DoD, and NATO guidelines.
- Experience with risk management systems, incident investigation techniques, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Management, or Industrial Hygiene.
- Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), NEBOSH, or CHMM. Etc.
- Experience supporting HSE programs in classified, explosive, or military environments.
- Familiarity with safety management software, environmental modeling tools, and digital compliance systems
