Environment Health and Safety; EHS Specialist​/Space Communications

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Peraton has an opening for an Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team in Las Cruces, NM at the White Sands Complex (WSC). The role is part of Qu Studios' Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract with NASA, providing communications support for existing and upcoming science and human exploration missions.

Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces, New Mexico. Two functionally identical satellite ground terminals—The White Sands Ground Terminal and the Second TDRSS Ground Terminal—ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations, NASA's orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), customer spacecraft, and supporting computer systems.

WSC serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists, enabling the daily influx of data to expand our ever-growing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.

• Perform, coordinate and track EHS programmatic assessments and inspections.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain EHS programmatic guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit EHS reports and documentation as required by NASA and federal and state agencies.
• Support the incident investigation and reporting process to ensure root causes are identified, corrective actions are implemented to prevent future occurrences, and all reporting requirements are met.
• Support hazardous waste management programs, including monthly waste tracking, providing waste generator training, and managing shipments of hazardous and universal waste.
• Assist SENSE personnel in hazard assessments and systems safety analysis of design and construction projects, operations, maintenance, and other activities to ensure effective controls are implemented.
• Support and maintain the organization's emergency preparedness and disaster response plan.
• Develop educational materials, provide EHS training, and manage the EHS learning management system.
• Lead, participate, and provide consultation to SENSE and NASA safety councils and committees.
• Maintain EHS systems including site workflow process, safety data sheet management system, and mishap reporting databases for the WSC.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  degree in safety, engineering, science, or related technical field and relevant experience: 5 years with a BS/BA; 6 years with an AA/AS; or 9+ years with HS/GED.
• Prior experience implementing EHS Management System (e.g., ANSI Z10, ISO 14001 and 45001).
• Knowledge and ability to apply Federal, State, and consensus standards to ensure EHS programs comply with NASA and industry standards.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene monitoring, medical surveillance programs, and worker compensation requirements.
• Experience supporting and managing hazardous waste program requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work will require lifting to 40 lbs., stooping, climbing, working at heights, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working in or around potential exposures to physical and chemical agents.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain areas, including head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
• The ability to travel—approximately 10%.
• Security clearance: must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a timeframe acceptable to the contract.
• Must be able to maintain access to government worksite.

• An active Secret clearance.
• A demonstrated track record showing sound judgment in making decisions based on EHS requirements and policies.
• Construction Project Safety experience.
• Knowledge of FEMA Emergency Management System requirements.
• Knowledge of NASA EHS requirements.
• Knowledge of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation programs (X-ray, laser, and radio-frequency safety).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Program.
• Knowledge of Systems Safety Analysis tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Human Factors and System Integration practices.
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