SAFETY ENGINEER
The Safety Engineer position reports directly to the Safety Manager and is responsible for supporting the Augusta Mill’s safety and health efforts. Primary duties include:
- Assignments will be a combination of safety, health and industrial hygiene programs
- Coordinates IH exposure assessments
- Conduct safety and health training programs
- Monitors safety and health performance and recommends priorities and actions for improvement. Reviews new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards and recommends modifications before introduction.
- Collaborates with Health Services, employees, safety advocates and supervisors to identify and correct potential safety and health hazards.
- Develops safe standard work practices with line personnel and monitors conformance through safety and housekeeping inspections and audits.
- Assures compliance with organization and government health and safety standards
- Ability to coordinate and interact with government officials-investigate and respond to OSHA investigations, written and onsite
- Manages mill Worker’s Compensation program
- Assists with implementation of mill Health and Safety Corrective Action Plans
- Safety Data analysis
- Coordinate visits and interact with corporate resources (e.g. Factory Mutual Global, Risk Management, EnSafe, Air Gas, etc.)
- Coordinate and manage CFAT responsibilities
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the role of Safety or EHS.
- Must have good knowledge and understanding of applicable OSHA laws and regulations.
- Must have strong influencing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, drive for results, and influence change.
Competencies: Action Oriented, Functional/Technical Skills, Conflict Management, Listening, Informing, Managerial Courage, Command Skills, Confronting Direct Reports