Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

You will be the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer for the Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services team. Our team is responsible for delivering world-class logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services to USSOCOM. What you will be doing as the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer you will be responsible for safeguarding people, property, and the environment across our operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, and waste-segregation audits.
• Review, investigate, and implement action plans for work-related injuries, illnesses, accidents, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate and schedule vendor services, and oversee bulk-material sampling (e.g., asbestos testing).
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs for PIT and earth-moving equipment, including record-keeping and certifications.
• Support emergency-response exercises and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, or industrial hygiene roles
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, and compliance audits.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, EPA regulations (e.g., RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act), and local/state environmental/occupational health statutes.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry-specific regulations (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NFPA codes).
• Proficiency in hazard identification tools (HAZOP, FMEA, JSA).
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and software (e.g., air/water sampling, GIS, EHS management systems).
• Competence in incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication for preparing reports, training materials, and presenting to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to influence and drive safety culture across all organizational levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct site inspections, which may involve climbing ladders, walking in industrial environments, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Eligibility to work in the country of employment and any required security clearances (if applicable to the employer).

Desired Skills:

• Earth mover equipment operation certification (Train the Trainer/Operator)
• PIT equipment operation certification (Train the Trainer/Operator)
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management certification
• DOT Hazmat Ground shipper certification
• Method 9 Opacity Reading certification
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Certifications (often required or preferred) OSHA 10-hour General Industry or Construction certification.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Non-standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.