Safety Engineer

The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs that protect employees, contractors, and operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and foster a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices
• Conduct hazard analyses, job safety analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for equipment, processes, and work activities
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking to prevent recurrence
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure safety is integrated into process changes, equipment installations, and capital projects
• Manage regulatory compliance activities, including inspections, audits, and reporting
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors
• Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness efforts
• Serve as a technical safety resource for leadership and frontline teams

Required Qualifications

• 3–7 years of safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process-driven environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety standards
• Experience with machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of an organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting large, continuous-operation facilities
• Familiarity with process safety management principles
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills

Core Competencies

• Risk assessment and hazard recognition
• Incident investigation and problem solving
• Clear, confident communication
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

This position operates primarily within a manufacturing setting and may require time spent in production areas, exposure to industrial equipment, and occasional off-shift or weekend support.