Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports implementation of Amentum field and office EHS program and occupational safety and health regulations in support of operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Amentum team is engaged in meeting the client's safety requirements.
• Ensuring communication and implementation of ASC policies across the Amentum team
• Provides liaison support to ensure Amentum reporting and tracking of required EHS data and incident reporting processes.
• Partnering with ASC EHS leadership to ensure a high level of engagement in implementing a strong safety culture within the Amentum workforce that is fully aligned with the culture and expectations of the ASC model.
• Responsible for ensuring all Amentum incidents are reported and investigated per ASC policies and systems as well as being responsible for fully complying with Amentum EHS expectations.
• Conducts facility and site walk downs in partnership with ASC to monitor performance across a broad range of Safety Practices such as PPE, etc.
• Supports and provides coaching for safety committee or equivalent teams and may provide safety training as appropriate.
• Acts as a liaison to the Amentum and subcontractor work force training and work performance
• Coordinates the implementation of the ASC EHS policies, Safety Management System and project/location specific Safety Management Plans as well as verifying alignment with Amentum policies that may apply.
• Conducts and reports the results of safety observations and audits, evaluate corrective action plans, verify implementation of corrective action plans, and analyze EHS data for trends.
• Accept assignments within the safety team and performs specific duties as may be required.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including government regulations, standards and policies.
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation concerning the aspects of the safety program assigned.
• Ensure the safety of any subordinates and ensure their compliance with established safety policies, procedures and practices.
• 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 job.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related experience.
• Certification on either the OSHA 30-hour Construction or OSHA 30-hour for General Industry is required.

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate the requirements of the HSE Program.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and willing to continuously improve site EHS processes
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access & Power Point.

Preferred:

• Additional education and/or degrees in a related field preferred.
• Other formal safety certification such as the Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OSHT) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Safety Management Professional (SMP)

Physical and/or Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Benefits & Compensation: 

While benefits are subject to change, under our current benefits policy, this position offers the following benefits: 

• Amentum paid basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short-Term Disability insurance.   

• Long-Term Disability insurance is offered for an additional employee-paid premium.  

• Benefits are immediately available upon first date of hire. 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free services that include short-term counseling assistance & life management tools available for you and your eligible dependents 

• Access to tax-advantaged plans, such as Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.  

• Choice of PPO or HDHP Medical plans available through Cigna   

• Dental options through Delta Dental to include a high or low option plan.   

• Vision services are offered through Vision Service Plan. 

• 401(k) options are available through Fidelity.  Eligibility for employer match is effective January 1, 2023.  

• You are eligible to earn 15 days of Paid Time Off each year. PTO is accrued on a weekly basis. PTO accrual increases to 20 days per year after four years of service. 

• PTO increases to 25 days at 9 years of service. 

• Amentum allows 10 holidays per fiscal year to be pro-rated based off which quarter employment begins. 

• Biweekly pay periods. 

Compensation Details:

$87,000 - $97,000 if annualized

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:

05/27/2026 - 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