Environmental Health & Safety Officer

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety Officer (Staff Safety Specialist) where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our employees and compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective safety programs that align with our company values and operational needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive safety professional to make a significant impact within our research and development testing business. Our multi-disciplined team is comprised of engineers, scientists, fielding and explosives technicians, and administrative professionals, supporting the government and commercial clients. Our work is primarily performed in New Mexico on Kirtland Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range and at our ARA test site in Moriarty, NM.

Due to the nature of work performed candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Department of Defense Secret, or higher, level security clearance.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with OSHA and other National Consensus standards (ANSI, NFPA, DOT, and NIOSH) and site-specific regulations
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Deliver engaging and effective health and safety training to all levels of employees, ensuring awareness and adherence to safety protocols
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, training activities, and regulatory documentation
• Coach and mentor employees on safety (integrate solutions and motivate compliance)
• Manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field and 2-4 years’ experience
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Experience with electrical and construction elements is required
• Experience with Hazardous Materials and SDS compliance
• First Aid and CPR trained
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent certification
• HAZWOPER trained
• Experience supporting field testing at government ranges or proving grounds
• Experience with laser safety
• Experience with cryogenics, compressed gases, energized electronics and metal fabrication
• Experience with UAS safety
• Experience with MSHA and NEPA regulations

Company Information:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, currently employs over 2,300+ professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging, and innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.