Safety Specialist, HWAD

About Day and Zimmermann When you’ve been around for more than a century, you know a thing or two! At Day & Zimmermann, we take our lifetime of experience and make things better! Our 37,000+ employees help bring big ideas to life every day. We’re pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction & engineering, operations & maintenance, staffing, and security & defense. And that’s not all. Did we mention that we have 900+ worldwide locations with $3 billion USD in annual revenue? Come join our in on purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world. We do what we say.® http://www.dayzim.com Job Summary The Safety Specialist implements, monitors, and evaluates occupational safety programs and procedures supporting safe operations at Hawthorne Army Depot. The role provides technical guidance in assigned safety disciplines, conducts inspections and incident reviews, and recommends corrective actions to support Company, U.S. Army, OSHA, and other applicable requirements. This position supports continuous improvement through safety assessments, training, reporting, and coordination with operating teams. Responsibilities Recommend and coordinate safety program improvements following review of engineering and construction plans, depot procedures, facilities, and munitions manufacturing, renovation, and demilitarization work practices to identify hazards. Conduct site surveys and operational inspections to evaluate safety controls and adherence to approved standard operating procedures and applicable requirements; analyze incident data, document findings, and recommend procedure updates. Investigate incidents and accidents, maintain required reports, evaluate contributing factors and trends, and track recommended corrective actions; assess machinery, equipment, and facilities for safety compliance. Provide technical safety guidance to employees, supervisors, and planners; interpret occupational and explosives safety requirements, coordinate training and safety communications, and prepare presentations for employees, customers, and tenants. Coordinate with government agencies and other external safety resources to obtain technical guidance and share findings; communicate observed safety concerns, violations, and recommended corrective actions to appropriate stakeholders, and refer environmental concerns to Environmental Services. Support development of guidance for safe handling, storage, and disposal of ammunition and components; respond to assigned emergency calls and serve in a designated safety advisory role when required. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Knowledge of occupational safety standards and requirements applicable to industrial and depot operations, including safe work practices and hazard controls. Ability to interpret standard operating procedures and assess work methods, equipment, and facilities for safety risks. Skill in incident investigation, inspection documentation, safety reporting, and corrective-action tracking. Ability to analyze safety metrics, recognize trends, and recommend feasible prevention measures. Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related reporting tools. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree (AA) in a technical field, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience Required 2+ years of related experience in safety operations, inspection, incident management, or emergency services. Required Compensation and Benefits In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.