What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Program Safety and Reliability Engineer III position at The Ash Group?
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Summary
The Ash Group is hiring a Sr Program Safety and Reliability Engineer (24472) for our client, an innovative aerospace company developing reliable and cost-effective technologies for commercial spaceflight. This is a 4-month contract working in North Hollywood, CA (Onsite). We are offering a pay rate up to $75 per hour based on skill set.
Role Details
- Compensation: Up to $75/hr W2
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
- Duration: 4-month contract
- Location: North Hollywood, CA (Onsite)
Senior Program Safety and Reliability Engineer III leads hazard identification and control in high‑risk operational environments, implements and maintains EHS programs, and ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA and other regulations to protect personnel and sustain operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hazard identification and control activities in high‑risk environments using PHA, JHA, FMEA, and HAZOP methods.
- Serve as embedded safety lead across engineering, test, facilities, and corporate EHS teams, balancing schedule pressure with risk.
- Drive closure of corrective and preventive actions through verification and follow‑up.
- Implement, maintain, and support site EHS programs, including Cal/OSHA‑required programs such as Injury & Illness Prevention, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, and others.
- Conduct routine facility EHS inspections and walkthroughs, identify unsafe conditions, and track corrective actions to completion.
- Support hands‑on safety activities for maintenance, equipment moves, chemical handling, contractor work, and non‑routine tasks.
- Assist with JHA development, PPE assessments, risk assessments, safe work procedures, inspection reports, and training records.
- Support new hire EHS orientation and employee safety training.
- Assist with incident, near‑miss, spill, and injury investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow‑up.
- Perform environmental activities such as hazardous waste management, SDS management, waste inspections, and spill response readiness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or closely related field.
- 5–6 years of hands‑on EHS experience in manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, warehouse, laboratory, R&D, test, or facilities environments.
- Direct working experience with Cal/OSHA regulations and implementation of Cal/OSHA general industry programs.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑up.
- Strong documentation, organization, communication, and follow‑up skills.
- Comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑paced facility environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, and state/local regulations.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods and hazard control principles.
- Ability to provide safety input to design reviews, test reviews, readiness reviews, and non‑routine operations.
- Physical ability to walk the facility regularly, stand for extended periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.