Senior Machine Safety Specialist

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safe Work Senior Specialist is the site’s technical authority for machine safety, LOTO program integrity, safe work operations, and high-risk project oversight. This role ensures all machinery, processes, and contractor activities comply with OSHA 1910, ANSI B11 series, NFPA, and applicable state regulations. The specialist leads the development, review, and continuous improvement of LOTO procedures, machine guarding, new equipment commissioning, and contractor safety management, while supporting LMSS and safe work initiatives across the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of related experience as an EHS Professional in a manufacturing environment
Good command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; talking to others to convey information effectively
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Nice To Haves

Occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, or advanced degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Function as a lead advocate for TP’s “Safety Always” culture and to actively support and live safety excellence
Execute the company’s objectives and strategies related to EHS to ensure full compliance
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Ownership: Develop, review, and approve machine-specific LOTO procedures in accordance with OSHA 1910.147 and ANSI Z244.1
Lead the annual LOTO procedure review cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and field validation
Conduct LOTO field audits, authorized employee evaluations, and corrective action follow-up
Maintain the LOTO procedure database, approval codes, and revision control
Provide advanced troubleshooting and guidance for complex energy control scenarios
Machine Guarding & Safe Machine Compliance: Evaluate machine guarding for compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart O, ANSI B11, ISO 13857, and state requirements
Conduct machine risk assessments (SRA/Task Based RA) and recommend engineered controls.
Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure guarding designs meet required performance levels (PLr)
Lead investigations of machine related near misses, incidents, or safeguarding failures
Approve modifications, upgrades, or bypass requests related to machine safety systems
New Machine Commissioning & Change Management: Serve as EHS lead for new machine installation, commissioning, and startup
Review OEM safety documentation, guarding packages, and CE/ANSI compliance
Validate safety circuits, interlocks, emergency stops, and risk reduction measures before release to production
Participate in FAT/SAT, pre startup safety reviews (PSSR), and change management processes
Ensure contractors and OEM technicians follow site safe work expectations during installation
Contractor/Construction Safety & High Risk Work Oversight: Manage contractor onboarding, training, and compliance with site safe work rules
Oversee high risk permits including: Hot Work Confined Space Line Break / Zero Energy Verification Working at Heights Critical Lifts
Conduct field audits of contractor activities and enforce corrective actions
Support project managers in planning safe execution of capital and maintenance projects
Safe Work Operations: Develop standard work, visual controls, and error-proofing for safe operations
Facilitate job safety analyses (JSAs), SOP reviews, and ergonomic risk assessments
Coach supervisors and operators on safe work practices and hazard recognition
Training, Communication & Technical Leadership: Deliver training for LOTO Authorized Employees, Affected Employees, and machine safety topics
Provide technical guidance to Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Contractors
Serve as subject matter expert during audits (OSHA, ISO 45001)
Lead and drive the plant safety committees and hold participants accountable for results
Perform other duties as assigned by management