Safety Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Safety Specialist to support a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role focuses on developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive safety program that complies with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating a Safety Program to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Conduct site safety inspections, prepare safety and monitoring reports, and investigate incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments, monitor hazard mitigation activities, and maintain accurate safety records for assets.
• Provide safety training and guidance to personnel and collaborate with management to align safety objectives with operational goals.

Required profile

• Proven experience in safety program implementation, workplace safety operations and inspections.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and other industry safety standards.
• Valid passport with at least one year of remaining validity and ability to obtain required visas.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and meet deployment security standards.

Required skills

• Safety program development and implementation.
• Conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (or equivalent).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or equivalent safety certification.