Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

Hellerman Tyton • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Occupational Health & Safety Engineer provides occupational health and safety support for manufacturing systems and contributes to EHS implementation and compliance programs. The role covers a range of safety topics, including OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, hazardous materials, ergonomics, compressed gases, confined spaces, lasers, robotics, fall protection, PPE, hazard communication, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and radiation safety.

The engineer supports a continuous-improvement safety culture and develops practical, agile safety processes and solutions. The position requires working independently with minimal direction and reinforcing accountability, discipline, and attention to detail throughout the organization. The role also supports HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by following corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.

The position provides administrative support to the EHS department and may involve other assigned projects and duties. Travel includes three locations within three miles of one another and periodic travel to a distribution center in Romeoville, Illinois. The site operates 24 hours a day, and the engineer may need to work flexible or non-standard hours to meet internal customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, or Industrial Hygiene, with proven industry-specific EHS experience in aerospace manufacturing, chemical or delivery systems, industrial manufacturing, or a similar setting; relevant certifications may be considered in support of the required years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading EHS programs.
• At least 3 years of experience leading ISO 45001 audits.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Working knowledge of federal, provincial, and local environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods, pressure systems, and chemical delivery systems.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills; strong engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development, and deployment skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong self-motivation and time-management skills; ability to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to build rapport with and work effectively with a diverse group of employees at all organizational levels, while providing excellent internal customer service.
• Ability to manage and develop sound standard work practices.
• Ability to work flexibly and non-standard hours as needed for internal customers at a 24-hour-operation site.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the health and safety Management of Change process, evaluating potential hazards and risks associated with new or changed chemicals, equipment, tools, part designs, building designs, workstations, and manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate internal and external ISO 45001 audits and inspections; track opportunities for improvement, non-conformities, and corrective actions through closure.
• Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations, analyses, and controls, including toxicology evaluations, ergonomic assessments, noise surveys and dosimetry, air sampling, chemical exposure and PPE assessments, radiation exposure assessments, and new chemical evaluations.
• Conduct Job Hazard and Job Risk Analyses.
• Develop and administer health and safety training.
• Document and evaluate contractor and vendor EHS approval processes and training.
• Conduct routine facility inspections covering areas such as emergency egress, electrical safety, machine guarding, chemicals, and working and walking surfaces.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct health and safety compliance audits, inspections, and evaluations, and track identified gaps through closure.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for HellermannTyton’s safety management software, OIMS.
• Provide administrative support to the EHS department.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
• Travel among three nearby locations and periodically to the Romeoville, Illinois distribution center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior