Occupational Health and Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Engineer.

• Develops, implements and maintains occupational health and safety programs designed to ensure the wellbeing of employees and visitors.
• Researches, applies and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA.
• Develops, delivers, and tracks participation in health and safety related training
• Documents and investigates safety incidents, accidents or injuries and implements corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
• Supports records provision or evidence as required for legal proceedings, and

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

Safety and Training:

• Plans and implements programs to educate and train employees on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Regularly inspects company facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Employs proactive approach to managing workplace safety and accident prevention by utilizing Job Hazard Analysis, accident analysis, inspections and safety education and training.
• May manage or participate in the following initiatives and programs to ensure compliance and increase awareness:
  • Safety Committee
  • Powered Industrial Truck Program
  • Hazard Communication
  • Incident Investigations
  • Emergency and Severe Weather Response Programs
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

 

 

Occupational Health:

• Has knowledge of diverse health effects, illnesses, and accidents associated with specific job functions; works with business partners within the organization to identify, raise awareness and direct actions to mitigate safety concerns.
• Monitor the removal of biological, physical or chemical hazards from a workplace
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
• Advise the company’s business management team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects, contracts, divisions, mission areas and operations
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Conducts audits and inspections
• Analyzes incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in determine changes needed to create a safer environment
• Own and manage those actions, initiatives, and processes covered under the Corporate Safety and Illness Prevention Policy.
• Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to communicate potential safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Conducts ergonomic assessments and implements recommended actions to ensure workplace health.
• Ability to teach and/or administer First Aid and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when appropriate.

 

Reporting, Compliance and HR Related Responsibilities

• May participate in evaluation of employee requests for reasonable accommodations in compliance with the ADA.
• Supports the preparation and submission of reports including, but not limited to incident and accident reports, OSHA logs, sustainability reporting, EPA and BLS.
• Participates in the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the Treasury and insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time
• May liaise with Worker’s Comp health care provider/oversight.
• Represents the organization at safety conferences, meetings and regulatory hearings.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating all safety records, SOP's and written programs.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset through participation in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the business.

This is a Hybrid role; The selected candidate should be able to come in to the office one to two times per week!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience; OR Associate degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR high school diploma/GE with 11+ years of experience.
• Three to five years safety experience and/or training in an industrial/distribution environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification and corrections, environmental regulations, workers compensation and human behavior and physical attributes related to job capabilities.