Safety Quality & Environmental Specialist

Job Summary:

The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist provide oversight of all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and works with managers to ensure employees are complying with all applicable government, corporate and customer policies and procedures. Serves as the focal point for site environmental and safety compliance and as a resource to management to provide scientific or technical guidance for EHS programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs regular safety inspections and surveillances, and formal environmental and safety audits to ensure contract requirements are met or exceeded.
• Evaluates violations or problems discovered during inspections to provide advice to management on implementing changes to be compliant with corporate and government EHS policies. Follows up to make sure they are effective and followed by employees.
• Reviews the site-specific EHS plans and procedures to establish validity and any need for amendment.
• Investigates spills and accidents and prepares reports for submission to the customer.
• Investigates personal incidents and vehicle accidents to determine root cause and any corrective actions to prevent a repeat occurrence.
• Manages and administers compliance with all federal, corporate and customer environmental protection programs including required OSHA specific programs.
• Recommends, implements, and assists in the execution of a variety of workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and safety training programs to prevent injury and occupational illness.
• Coordinates safety committee meetings. Produces and disseminates safety committee meeting minutes and tracks action items to completion.
• Monitors the use and storage of hazardous materials in the workplace and researches the practicality of environmentally friendly alternatives. Monitors the generation, storage, and turn-in of regulated waste.
• Responsible to administer the Environmental Protection Program and the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Collect the site Hazardous Material Report and Safety Report for submission as required.
• Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge:

Completion of high school or equivalent and minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field is required. Completion of specialized courses in the Environmental Health and Safety field is desired. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizational skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

No clearance required; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

       

Compensation Details:

$70K

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.