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Remote Director of Health and Safety jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and large organizations in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and healthcare that manage compliance across multiple sites without requiring on-site leadership. Employers hiring remotely right now include IQVIA, Forterra, and Turner Construction Company. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Safety Engineer supports Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) operations for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) Contract at Kennedy Space Center, providing integrated safety, health, and environmental (HSE) support across programs, facilities, ground support equipment, and hazardous operations. The position supports compliance with applicable federal, NASA, and Space Operations Directorate (SOD) requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, as well as applicable environmental and occupational health programs. Responsibilities may include field surveillance, safety observations, HSE inspections, hazard identification and assessment, work authorization reviews, incident investigations, corrective action development, regulatory compliance, reporting, and program implementation. The position collaborates with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, develop effective controls, and improve HSE performance. Duties and areas of emphasis may vary based on organizational needs and the selected candidate’s education, experience, and technical background, with increasing responsibility for independent execution, technical leadership, and mentoring based on experience level.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field required and 4 years of experience.
Physical Requirement
- May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
- Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
- Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
- May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
- Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
- Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
- Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
- All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
- Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
- Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
- Full-time work hours.
- Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Function
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
- Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
- In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
- Government security clearance may be required in the future.
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
Compensation Details:
Salary starts at $87,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
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:
11/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Safety Engineer supports Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) operations for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) Contract at Kennedy Space Center, providing integrated safety, health, and environmental (HSE) support across programs, facilities, ground support equipment, and hazardous operations. The position supports compliance with applicable federal, NASA, and Space Operations Directorate (SOD) requirements, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, as well as applicable environmental and occupational health programs. Responsibilities may include field surveillance, safety observations, HSE inspections, hazard identification and assessment, work authorization reviews, incident investigations, corrective action development, regulatory compliance, reporting, and program implementation. The position collaborates with operations, engineering, and HSE stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, develop effective controls, and improve HSE performance. Duties and areas of emphasis may vary based on organizational needs and the selected candidate’s education, experience, and technical background, with increasing responsibility for independent execution, technical leadership, and mentoring based on experience level.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field required and 4 years of experience.
Physical Requirement
- May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
- Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
- Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
- May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
- Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
- Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
- Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
- All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
- Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
- Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
- Full-time work hours.
- Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Function
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
- Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
- In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
- Government security clearance may be required in the future.
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
Compensation Details:
Salary starts at $87,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
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:
11/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Who's Hiring
- IQVIA13
- Forterra5
- Turner Construction Company5
- GENETEC4
- Saint-Gobain4
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of health and safety jobs.
- 7 or more years of occupational health and safety experience in a regulated industry
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or equivalent professional certification
- Demonstrated experience managing OSHA compliance programs and responding to inspections
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and audit company-wide safety management systems
- Experience leading safety teams and reporting EHS metrics to executive leadership
Tips for Your Remote Director of Health and Safety Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of health and safety openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in from general job boards.
Show multi-site compliance management experience
Remote employers specifically need directors who can maintain EHS compliance without being on the floor. Lead with examples of programs you managed across multiple locations, including how you tracked corrective actions, conducted virtual audits, and kept distributed teams aligned to safety standards.
Demonstrate strong async written communication
Remote director of health and safety roles run on written communication. Build a sample set of safety policy memos, incident investigation summaries, or EHS program updates you have written clearly for non-specialist audiences, since remote employers screen for this directly in interviews.
Prepare for remote interview scenarios around independent judgment
Remote hiring managers test how you handle regulatory situations without immediate peer support. Practice walking through a scenario where you identified a compliance gap, escalated appropriately, and resolved it without in-person access to the site, since these questions come up in almost every remote director interview.
Remote Director of Health and Safety Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of health and safety job?
Target companies with distributed workforces or multi-site operations, since those are the employers most likely to hire a director of health and safety who works remotely. Remote screening focuses on your ability to drive compliance programs without in-person oversight, so highlight experience managing EHS teams asynchronously, writing clear safety policies, and using digital incident tracking systems. Demonstrated results, such as reduced OSHA recordables or successful audit outcomes managed across locations, give you the strongest edge.
Which companies hire remote director of health and safetys?
Remote director of health and safety roles are posted by IQVIA, Forterra, and Turner Construction Company and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers most active in remote hiring for this role tend to be large enterprises, logistics and supply chain companies, and remote-first organizations that need EHS leadership across distributed or multi-state operations.
Can you get a remote director of health and safety job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director-level roles are rare without substantial EHS experience, since remote employers expect you to operate independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your best entry path is building a portfolio of compliance projects, incident investigations, or safety program launches you led directly. Certifications like CSP or CHMM, combined with documented results from prior roles, can substitute for tenure when formal director experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote director of health and safety jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated program leadership and certifications heavily alongside or instead of a specific degree field. A bachelor's in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering is common, though employers increasingly accept candidates who hold a CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification and can show a consistent record of running EHS programs at scale. What closes the gap is evidence you can own compliance outcomes independently, which is what remote work demands.
Which industries hire the most remote director of health and safetys?
The sectors hiring the most remote director of health and safetys are Construction & Real Estate, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed or multi-site operations where centralized EHS leadership can be delivered remotely across the full organization.
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