Safety Engineer

About the role

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead safety initiatives across multiple U.S. locations. The role involves overseeing compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, developing and delivering safety training, conducting inspections, identifying and mitigating hazards, and investigating incidents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials for assigned plants
• Develop and deliver safety training for plant personnel, facilitate safety teams and actions
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections and audits
• Identify and mitigate hazards related to machinery, equipment, and processes
• Implement and maintain lockout/tagout procedures
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, recommending corrective actions
• Track and report workplace injuries and claims data to identify trends and implement preventive measures
• Maintain safety and occupational health documentation and records, including records related to Worker’s Compensation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Workers’ Compensation program across all locations
• Manage third-party safety vendors, including contractors for audits, training, and specialized safety services

Requirements

• Open to travel to each location within the businesses
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, safety regulations, and plant safety protocols
• Hands-on experience with equipment safety and hazard mitigation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Current certification in CPR; EMT or First Responder certification preferred

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health or related field
• 3+ years of experience in plant safety or industrial safety engineering

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, safety regulations, and plant safety protocols
• Hands-on experience with equipment safety and hazard mitigation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Current certification in CPR; EMT or First Responder certification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation & holidays