Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a HSE Specialist to support our SOS Contract in Pittsburgh PA.

Amentum is seeking an HSE Specialist to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh, PA.  This will involve working closely with federal and contract researchers, site technicians, engineers, and other ES&H professionals.  The candidate must be energetic, have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, and be able to function independently with moderate supervision. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be working in a team environment to identify and mitigate hazards in laboratory- and bench-scale fossil energy R&D projects.
• Ensure that the internal safety review process is fully documented, reviewed, and approved. 
• Leads and participates in annual safety and compliance assessments of permitted R&D projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• BS Degree in an Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• At least 5 years of position-related experience
• Additionally, the candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree          
• Experience participating in formal hazard analysis reviews (HAR) using a “What-If” or other structured approaches in an R&D Laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting formal causal analysis of incidents and off-normal occurrences in an R&D setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process safety in a light industrial or laboratory setting.
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CIH).

       

Compensation Details:

$71,359+

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/20/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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