Safety Engineer

MRA-The Management Association
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 14, 2024
Company: Confidential Location: Cincinnati, OH Position: Safety Engineer Job Summary: We are seeking a Safety Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The safety engineer will play a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing safety procedures and programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The position requires a proactive professional who is skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment, and employee training to maintain a culture of safety and reduce workplace incidents. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Duties/Responsibilities: Design, implement, and continuously improve safety protocols, guidelines, and procedures that align with industry standards and government regulations. Conduct regular safety audits, hazard assessments, and root-cause analyses to identify potential risks and ensure that corrective action is taken. Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents. Compile reports, determine causes, and work with leadership to implement corrective actions. Develop and deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and new hires to promote safe work practices. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. Keep up to date with changes in legislation and industry standards. Actively seek and propose new methods or technologies to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to effectively convey safety information. Proficiency in risk assessment techniques, safety auditing, and accident investigation. Analytical skills to assess safety date and implement improvement strategies Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health, Occupational safety, or related working experience. OHSA-30 certified. Experience with Lockout/Tagout Experience with ergonomic lifting Experience with PIV Training Physical Requirements: Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, mobile equipment, and walking surfaces strewn with materials, power cords and tools is typical. Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs., Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling and walking 8 to 10 hours per day. Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work. Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time. Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area