Engineer III, Occupational Safety
About The Position
The Engineer III, Occupational Safety works under general direction as a contributing team member. The role applies technical safety standards, principles, theories, and concepts to independently develop solutions to a broad range of challenging occupational safety problems, including hazard control and prevention, safety systems and equipment, compliance, and risk. It coordinates implementation of plant-wide safety processes, including the Safety Operating System (SOS), emergency response planning, safety training, and technical standards. The position also works with senior engineers and managers to contribute to project milestones aligned with functional priorities. The role supports inspections, audits, project launches, job hazard analyses, accident investigations, training, communications, and continuous improvement initiatives. It works with internal and external stakeholders to address occupational safety issues, ensure regulatory compliance, prevent injuries and illnesses, and improve workplace safety programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety/Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or commensurate work experience.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience with a doctorate, 3 years of occupational safety work experience with a master’s degree, or 5 years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree; preferably in Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
- Must be available to work both 1st and 3rd shifts on a three-month rotating schedule.
- Frequent lifting of more than 10 to 25 pounds; the work also involves substantial walking or standing and may include sedentary work, moderate noise, and exposure to varying outside temperatures.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Safety Professional certification.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing plant-wide safety processes, including the Safety Operating System, emergency response planning, and safety training orientations.
- Participate in regular inspections and audits to identify and assess workplace hazards, risks, and technical safety issues, and help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Support launch activities for new projects, facilitate job hazard analyses for new equipment, and anticipate safety issues; liaise with plant and network medical and security functions and UAW Health and Safety representatives.
- Lead accident investigations with cross-functional team members, identify root causes, and assist with developing and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of occupational safety training across departments, and support training leaders and operations in managing required health, safety, and ergonomic training.
- Participate in occupational safety projects, analyze difficult safety problems, develop practical solutions, anticipate implementation issues, and represent the organization in meetings with auditors and consultants on technical safety matters.
- Prepare occupational safety communications and standards, promote safety practices and regulatory compliance, and liaise with statutory authorities, regulatory bodies, and corporate representatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend updates to workplace safety guidelines and programs, including hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and equipment safety systems.
- Apply technical knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, injury statistics reporting, safety program development, industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring, and safety equipment and systems.
- Assist in overseeing employee training programs and present safety training materials as needed.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
- Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
