Description
Leidos is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Antarctic Support Contract and the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
This is a seasonal-only deployment position, deploying to Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station during the austral summer season (October 2026- February 2027).
The Safety Engineer will:
- Ensure station, field, and peripheral operations meet safety and health program requirements
- Assist managers with integrating key standards and using risk management to prevent injuries
- Ensure ASC operations align with current health and safety standards and conform to Federal regulations
- Act as on-site and off-site safety and health Point of Contact (POC) for ASC operations
- Develop risk management strategies and tools for use in ASC operations and field camps
- Implement risk management strategies and plans with various levels of management
- Ensure safety improvement plans and strategies remain consistent with Leidos, ASC, and NSF safety requirements
- Conduct routine site visits to ensure compliance with safety and risk management plans
- Provide guidance to directors, managers, and camp leadership on safety and risk management
- Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Perform industrial hygiene and safety surveys
- Document findings and use health and safety-related instrumentation
- Provide technical reports on improvement strategies and plan/project status
Requirements:
- BS Degree in Safety sciences, chemistry, environmental, engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience with safety and health rules, regulations, standards, and components of an effective safety program
- Field experience with logistic base support for remote work camps with emphasis on heavy industrial or construction environments
- Ability to adapt to extreme weather conditions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Antarctic or Arctic ESH experience
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)