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Mid-Career Occupational/Industrial Safety Professional

Apex Companies

Merritt Island, FL Posted 7d ago
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Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.   Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.   As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.   Are you a highly motivated self-starter seeking to join a growth-focused Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) consulting firm?  Are you looking for a company that will provide interesting and technically challenging work and will also invest in your development and grow your professional skills?  If so, consider a career with Apex. Powered by strong sales, extraordinary client retention, multiple career path options, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing EHS consulting firms in the USA. We take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and have earned numerous industry awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Role Overview: This role is all about employee accident prevention.  The incumbent will execute occupational safety projects from start to finish at the client site.  The role will routinely involve a blend of (1) workplace / shop floor employee injury exposure assessments, and (2) safety program management effectiveness evaluations and continuous improvement support.  While the prominent technical area associated with this position is Industrial/Occupational Safety, a general base of knowledge in Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene is also desirable.  The incumbent will also provide project leadership and project management functions as needed.  Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work independently and produce results within budget and timeframe.  Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety Professional: * Providing comprehensive occupational safety consulting services to clients, including: * Conducting shop floor observations focused on identifying, assessing and risk-ranking employee exposures to injury * Devising solution options aimed at mitigating employee injury exposures * Providing clients with hands-on assistance with implementation of chosen solutions * Monitoring the effectiveness of solutions implemented.  Have they stood the test of time? * Tracking and analyzing clients’ employee injury experience, looking for trends, common themes, and potential high leverage accident prevention activities   * In collaboration with Apex project managers, coordinates and executes industrial safety projects within set organizational procedures and standards.   * In close routine collaboration with the external customer, designs, implements and executes an agreed-to service plan.  Monitors and reports progress on plan completion as directed.  Works with numerous internal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity. * Acts as an advisor to the customer on occupational safety issues. Provides input to project managers, client relationship managers, or business development staff on potential new EHS projects.  Participates in business development activities as directed.  What we are looking for: * Bachelor's degree preferred – ideally, in a science or engineering field. * Minimum 3 years of experience required, working in the occupational safety / employee accident prevention field. * Desirable, but not required: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) professional accreditation. * Active Secret Security clearance highly preferred (or willing to go through process with us to get one) * Experience in manufacturing-&-assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus. * Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus.   * Possess an extensive knowledge of occupational safety technical subject matter and how to apply it in real-life settings. Highly familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety field.  Just a few topics where strong technical knowledge is required: * * Shop Floor Hazard Identification Surveys * Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis * Employee Injury Data Analysis * Machine Guarding * Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention * Falls from Elevation * Lockout/Tagout & Energized Electrical Equipment Safety * Confined Space Entry * Personal Protective Equipment * Safety Committees & Conducting Safety Meetings/Training: for Touch Labor, Supervisory Staff, and Management * Powered Industrial Truck Safety * Contractor Safety * Broad spectrum OSHA Regulations understanding * Strong interpersonal communication skills. * A great deal of creativity and self-starter initiative is required. This position entails routine ongoing work and negotiation with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to be ‘satisfied’ with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics. * Relies on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan and accomplish goals. * Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. * Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices * Experience with data management and report preparation. * Valid driver's license required. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Job Location:  * Kennedy Space Center: 3rd Shift, 4 day work week in most cases Why you'll love working for us: * Company-subsidized medical and dental. * Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability. * 401k match, tuition assistance, and more. * Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects. * Performance-based bonuses or other incentives. * Working with the best and brightest in the industry. * 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.   Apex Job Title: Scientist 2 - Project Scientist Req ID: 11988     We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact [email protected] or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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