Hermeus
Defense Aviation
OSRCSpecialist
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“OSRC Specialist at Hermeus. Skills: Operational Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Continuous Improvement. Conduct regular walkthroughs, inspections, and operational risk assessments. Identify and help resolve safety concerns”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce operational risk; Improve workplace performance; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Ensure compliance with company expectations
Industry & Context.
Solve problems independently; Drive action with urgency; Drive action with accountability
U. S. person status for export control
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, industrial operations, environmental health & safety, or related operational environments, Experience working in environments involving sheet metal fabrication, tube fabrication, heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, or construction operations, Understanding of operational safety practices, risk mitigation, and workplace hazard identification, Ability to work collaboratively and professionally in fast-paced operational environments, Communication and relationship-building skills, Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and drive action with urgency and accountability
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field, Experience supporting ergonomics programs, fall protection systems, or industrial hazard mitigation initiatives, Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, hazardous materials management, and industrial compliance standards, Experience with safety management systems, incident tracking, or operational reporting tools, Certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent are a plus
What You'll Do.
Conduct regular walkthroughs
and operational risk assessments
Identify and help resolve safety concerns
sustainable corrective actions
Support hazard identification
Support incident prevention
Support corrective action tracking
Support continuous improvement efforts
Assist in the development and implementation of safety
Assist in the development and implementation of procedures
Assist in the development and implementation of operational
Maintain an operational presence
Build trusted working relationships across departments
Collaborate directly with production leadership
Collaborate directly with facilities
Collaborate directly with engineering
Collaborate directly with operations teams
Solve problems in real time
Exercise sound judgment
Escalate issues appropriately
Avoid unnecessary operational disruption
Provide clear guidance to employees
Provide clear guidance to leaders
Provide clear support to employees
Provide clear support to leaders
Interpret OSHA regulations
Interpret NFPA standards
Interpret environmental requirements
Interpret internal company policies
Support programs related to hazardous materials
Support programs related to chemical management
Support programs related to labeling
Support programs related to storage
Support programs related to inventory controls
Support programs related to dock operations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with company expectations
Assist in the implementation of fall protection
Assist in the implementation of restraint systems
Assist in the implementation of lockout/tagout
Assist in the implementation of PPE
Assist in the implementation of ergonomics programs
Assist in the auditing of fall protection
Assist in the auditing of restraint systems
Assist in the auditing of lockout/tagout
Assist in the auditing of PPE
Assist in the auditing of ergonomics programs
Track key operational safety metrics
Maintain key operational safety metrics
Recommend proactive solutions to reduce operational risk
Recommend proactive solutions to improve workplace performance
Support transparency across the business
Support accountability across the business
Support operational reporting across the business
Contribute to the development of scalable safety systems
Contribute to the development of operational readiness processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across departments; With production leadership; With facilities; With engineering; With operations teams
Communication Scope
Relationship-building; Clear guidance
Full Job Description
## Description Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. ## Responsibilities Operational Safety & Risk Management Conduct regular walkthroughs, inspections, and operational risk assessments across manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, and production areas. Identify and help resolve safety concerns related to fabrication processes, heavy manufacturing equipment, material handling, fall protection, and ergonomic risk factors. Partner with operations and leadership teams to implement practical, sustainable corrective actions that support production goals while maintaining compliance and employee safety. Support hazard identification, incident prevention, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement efforts. Assist in the development and implementation of safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices. Field Presence & Operational Partnership Maintain a strong operational presence and build trusted working relationships across departments. Collaborate directly with production leadership, facilities, engineering, and operations teams to solve problems in real time. Exercise sound judgment by escalating issues appropriately while avoiding unnecessary operational disruption. Demonstrate a “fix first, then document” mindset when appropriate while ensuring accountability and follow-through. Provide clear guidance and support to employees and leaders regarding safety expectations and operational responsibilities. Compliance & Technical Support Interpret and apply OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, environmental requirements, and internal company policies. Support programs relat
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