Safety Engineer

Job Description Summary:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Keep and maintain safety records (trainings, inspections, certifications, SDS library).
• Organize and participate in Safety Committees.
• Assist in safety Toolbox Talks/huddles/Stretch n’ Flex and maintain signed training records.
• Conduct job site and equipment inspections and audits.
• Assist in the pre-planning process (Pre-Task Plan).
• Provide safety training on a variety of topics using prepared materials.
• Support stormwater and air permit compliance by collecting and reporting samples and production data.
• Provide project management for small EHS improvement projects.
• Conduct contractor/vendor/consultant safety orientation training.
• Conduct new hire safety orientation training.
• Assist in incident investigations (near misses, injuries, property damage).

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related fields preferred
• 1+ year of EHS program experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products, mass timber, or lumber operations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred; additional certifications (OSHA 10/30, LEAN 6 Sigma, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) beneficial.
• Introductory knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, and incident investigation preferred.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving abilities; solid communication skills, experience with risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/JHA, HAZOP, etc.) and root cause analysis tools (5 Why, TapRoot, Fish bone, etc.) beneficial.