Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

HellermannTyton North America•Milwaukee, WI

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 supports a broad range of programs and standards, including OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, hazardous materials, ergonomics, compressed gases, confined space, lasers, robotics, fall protection, PPE, hazard communication, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and radiation safety. The position helps maintain a safety culture emphasizing accountability, discipline, and attention to detail, while supporting continuous improvement and developing practical safety processes and solutions. It also supports HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by following corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements. The role serves multiple nearby locations and includes periodic travel to a distribution center in Romeoville, Illinois. The site operates 24 hours a day, and non-standard hours may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental, or Industrial Hygiene, and relevant EHS experience in aerospace manufacturing, chemical or delivery systems, industrial manufacturing, or a similar setting; relevant certifications may be considered in support of 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 verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, along with engagement and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build rapport and work with a diverse group of employees at all organizational levels and provide excellent customer service to internal customers.
Strong self-motivation and time management skills.
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development, and deployment skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage and develop standard work practices.
Ability to work flexible and non-standard hours as needed; the site operates 24 hours a day.
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 by evaluating potential hazards and risks associated with changes to chemicals, equipment, tools, part designs, building designs, workstations, and manufacturing processes.
Facilitate internal and external ISO 45001 audits and inspections, and 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 evaluations, and new chemical evaluations.
Conduct Job Hazard and Job Risk Analyses.
Develop and administer health and safety-related training.
Document and evaluate contractor and vendor EHS approval processes and training.
Conduct routine facility inspections, including inspections of emergency egress, electrical systems, machine guarding, chemicals, and walking and working surfaces.
Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Conduct health and safety compliance audits, inspections, and evaluations, and track and monitor gaps through closure.
Serve as the subject matter expert on HellermannTyton’s safety management software, OIMS.
Provide administrative support to the EHS department.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
Travel among three locations within three miles and periodically to the distribution center in Romeoville, Illinois.