Industrial Safety Specialist

About the Role

The successful candidate for Safety Engineer will join a growing team of Health, Safety & Engineering professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.

Responsibilities

• Lead Up-Front design reviews with suppliers and ensure all initial designs of equipment, tooling, robotics, conveyors, meet all relevant safety standards
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Safety Engineering, particularly in evaluating design of new products, equipment and facilities
• Conduct Risk Assessments on various machinery and tooling
• Define program in approach, timing, and deliverable with program team
• Conduct, facilitate or advise as necessary in Machinery and Equipment Design Reviews and/or buy-offs
• Effectively communicate new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents and management directives to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide specific health and safety training on various safety topics, as required
• Technical consultant and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics, including local and national safety regulations
• Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement in safety programs
• Must present the knowledge, confidence and ability to take immediate and appropriate action when an "imminent risk of serious injury" has been identified
• Work in cooperation with union Health and Safety Representatives to achieve objectives
• Provide technical support during risk assessment, construction, and/or installation of equipment as required
• Report program status weekly to management roles

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, a related discipline or CSP certification
• Must be able to work in various locations within assigned region
• Environment - Typical office and or manufacturer plant floor facilities
• Be flexible to work outside of typical office hours to support client projects as needed
• Ability to work independently with no or limited supervision
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills
• One to three years' experience manufacturing experience with understanding of environmental and safety processes and hands-on experience in environmental and safety compliance activities

Physical / Environmental Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb ladders and transition through plant floors when at manufacturing plants on regular basis
• Must be able to wear mandatory PPE in plant environments (hard hat, safety eyewear, hearing protection, safety shoes and safety clothes, etc. when required)
• Subject to atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, exposure to dust, chemicals, and odors

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development (Tuition Reimbursement and Certifications)