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SHE Specialist - Chesapeake VA

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Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

25%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Is Relocation Available

No

Job Description

This is an exciting and challenging position for a motivated individual to join the Intelligence & Security (I&S) Sector as a Senior Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) Specialist.

This position will be based out of the BAE Systems Chesapeake facility. The SHE Specialist will support our Chesapeake and other sites across the east coast.

Reporting to the C5ISR SHE Supervisor, the SHE Specialist will collaborate with the corporate and site SHE committee to provide technical and professional SHE support to BAE Systems Managers and employees to improve the safety and health of our employees, ensure environmental risks are mitigated, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with management, staff, and employees to promote the development of a strong and effective safety, health, and environmental culture.

Lead and execute incident investigations with line management and various levels of professionals and skilled workers within the organization.

Perform a team approach to root cause analysis utilizing defined methodologies to identify causes and preventive measures.

Report or review findings from incident investigations, inspections, or other applicable information to senior leadership.

Inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety and health compliance.

Assist with the on-going development and management of the SHE management system. Prepare and update procedures and work instructions. Implement the processes outlined in the BAE Systems SHE management system.

Be instrumental in assisting with corporate SHE reviews and inspections.

Confer with health professionals to assess health risks and develop ways to manage health issues related to occupational exposures.

Ability to execute required company and regulatory training to management staff and employees.

Assist with interaction with federal, state, and local regulators during inspections.

Other duties required to fulfill company and regulatory SHE requirements.

Exact duties will be determined based on the experience of the candidate selected

Auto req ID

470297BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelors degree or High School diploma and 5 years work experience in SHE

Thorough knowledge of SHE regulations and modern SHE management principles

Communicate complex information effectively with employees and all levels of site management (written and verbal)

Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative individually

Manage time efficiently with little supervision

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prepare and present

Experience facilitating meetings and working groups

Ability to coach/consult with line management at all levels relative to building a culture and processes that lead to excellent SHE performance

Experienced/well versed with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PPT, SharePoint, etc.)

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret-level security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Three or more years of direct SHE Experience

ASP/CSP certification

Ability to teach Forklift, CPR, Fall Protection and other SHE Trainings to small and large groups

Previously certified in forklift, CPR and fall protection

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

City*

Chesapeake

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Environmental Health and Safety

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems

Salary : $72,150 - $122,655

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