Safety Engineer

Job Title: Safety Engineer

Location: Columbus, IN

Pay Rate: $42.85/hr

Job Summary: We are seeking a Safety Engineer with expertise in machine safety and risk assessment to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in applying engineering controls to mitigate hazards and reduce risks within our facility. Your contributions will help ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develop fundamental hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Administer and communicate hazard control programs.
• Interpret and apply internal and external standards to support hazard reduction and ensure compliance.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Competencies:

1. Fundamentals Of Health And Safety:

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health & safety.
• Detailed understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of frequently referenced standards.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard and risk assessment, personal protective equipment, behavior-based safety, machine/equipment safety, confined space entry, etc.

2. Health & Safety Professional Knowledge (Including Regulatory Compliance):

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and health compliance.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements imposed on the industry by local, state, provincial, national, and international organizations.
• Knowledge of how regulations are implemented in the workplace, rights and responsibilities under various acts/regulations/rules, the appeals process, record keeping (OSHA), and Voluntary Protection Programs (OSHA).
• Understanding of general industry standards and frequently referenced requirements.

3. Occupational Health & Safety Management System:

• Proficiency in managing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) responsibilities through an OHS management system.
• Familiarity with standards that guide the process of achieving improved OHS performance and compliance with legislation.

4. Risk Management:

• Expertise in health & safety management principles and system Safety Engineering techniques.
• Capable of identifying and managing risks, including risk identification and management principles.
• Proficient in conducting hazard analysis within various phases of the system development.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis tools and techniques in an engineering context.

5. Incident Investigation:

• Proficiency in reporting occupational injuries/illnesses, near-hits, and property damage.
• Skilled in performing comprehensive incident investigations, including root cause analysis, 5-why analysis, and development of effective corrective actions.

6. System Safety:

• Expertise in safety management principles and system Safety Engineering techniques.
• Capable of identifying and managing risks, including understanding the role of hazard analysis in different phases of system development.
• Proficient in hazard analysis tools and techniques in a system and engineering context.

Job Description: We are looking for a Safety Engineer to support the development and implementation of safety requirements for machines and parts. In this role, you will lead specific projects to improve manufacturing processes and equipment safety to meet safety requirements, business goals, and product specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop system safety requirements and work products for machines and parts.
• Lead specific projects to create and implement manufacturing processes that enhance safety and align with business objectives.
• Apply manufacturing principles and practices to enhance manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools and adhere to standards.
• Lead the development of manufacturing standards and working methods.

Qualifications:

• Holding machinery safety certifications is a plus.
• Background or knowledge in machine/equipment risk assessment is advantageous.
• Understanding of the safety functions of machinery.
• Ability to complete risk assessments.
• Possession of a 2 or 4-year degree in a related field is a plus.