Aviation Safety Specialist at D&G Support Services, LLC in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Job Description:

Aviation Safety Specialist

Job ID#408

Job Description Summary: Safety Specialist to support our contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) onsite in Elizabeth City, NC. ALC provides logistics and depot maintenance support to all U.S. Coast Guard aviation assets including the C-27J Spartan, HC-144 Ocean Sentry, C-130 H/J Hercules, MH-60T Jayhawk, and MH-65D/E Dolphin.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and conduct routine safety inspections to identify potential hazards in the workplace, to include environmental conditions, machine and equipment operations, protective devices and equipment, and work practices/safety procedures.
• Provide facility inspection services to cover any safety issues regulated under 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 to include reviewing equipment and building construction plans and drawings during the design and scope phases to ensure safety compliance.
• Apply knowledge of safety standards and fire protection codes to identify hazardous conditions and recommend safety measures to eliminate or minimize the possibility of personnel injury or damage to property.
• Apply knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to compressed gases, flammable, radiological, laser, biological and chemical hazards to pinpoint causative factors contributing to accidents. Determine compliance and develop effective controls for work and equipment hazards resulting from new construction or modifications to existing facilities.
• Investigate and analyze military and civilian accidents and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, contributing elements and preventative measures. Prepare written evaluation reports containing findings, statistics, discussions, and recommendations.
• Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 and OSHA 18001. Provide training on these topics and other safety-related education to work supervisors, work leaders, and employees covering all aspects of safety. Participate in Government sponsored on-site training.
• Develop safety & occupational health information about policy and procedural changes.
• Attend safety meetings and provide safety support to various Product Lines and Divisions by researching standards and providing appropriate responses on safety-related questions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of work experience applying federal OSHA regulations and consensus standards as they apply to:
• Health and Safety standards for Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry
• Safety and occupational health principles, methods, and standards as it applies to occupational safety and health
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with aircraft, associated aircraft support systems, and safety and health knowledge as it applies to an aircraft depot level maintenance facility.
• Knowledge and ability to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 principles to pertinent industrial hazards.
• Knowledge of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Standard Test Method (ASTM) and other applicable consensus standards.
• Completion of the OSHA 30-hour general industry course or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in OHSA 18001 or ISO 45001 Safety Management System as related to occupational safety and health.
• Ability to perform activities related to inspecting such as walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, etc.
• Ability to inspect and operate work related industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of ergonomics/assessments in an industrial environment is preferred.

• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))*

• Ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation. *

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
• Well organized.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Analytical Skills.
• Self-Motivated with a passion for learning and developing new skills.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

Location:
Onsite at USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC

Who We Are:

D&G is one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington-DC area and honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in the nation. We are an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has been recognized at the highest levels to include DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army PM and Team of the Year Awards. We are driven to mission success through a combination of ownership, leadership, and accountability. We believe in giving back to our community and proudly supporting organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.

What We Offer:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Outstanding Full-Time Benefits
• Bonus, Profit Sharing
• Telecommuting/Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous PTO

*This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). D&G Support Services will require proof of status prior to employment.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year