Safety Engineer – High-Energy Systems & Equipment Commissioning

GM Performance Power Units•Concord, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Safety Engineer who will lead safety efforts for high-energy equipment, electrical systems, and complex machinery used in automotive and motor manufacturing. This role supports safe installation, startup, and operation of high-voltage equipment, robotics, test systems, and automated machinery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of safety or engineering experience in automotive, motor manufacturing, or another high-energy industrial setting.
Hands-on experience supporting high-voltage equipment, electrical work, and complex machinery during installation and startup.
Strong ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams and understand energy sources and isolation points.
Strong Excel skills for documentation, data analysis, and safety reporting.
Experience conducting hazard assessments and implementing risk controls.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Able to communicate technical risks clearly and effectively.
Collaborative and proactive, able to support fast-moving engineering projects.
Comfortable overseeing safety during equipment installation and startup.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification (such as Certified Safety Professional or similar).
Experience with test systems, battery or electric motor equipment, inverters, or other high-energy processes.
Background in automation, robotics, or industrial controls.
Experience using methods such as cause analysis or root-cause investigation.

Responsibilities

Lead safety oversight for electrical systems, energy isolation, and protection from electrical shock and arc-flash hazards.
Support equipment start-up and commissioning, including interlock checks, safety function testing, and coordination with equipment suppliers.
Review electrical drawings and system diagrams to identify energy sources and safety requirements.
Conduct safety reviews before equipment is energized to confirm all safeguards, guards, and controls are in place.
Identify hazards across robotics, machining centers, conveyors, test systems, and automated lines.
Manage safety programs related to electrical work, energy isolation, machine guarding, contractor safety, hot work, and confined space entry.
Deliver training on electrical safety, energy isolation, safe equipment startup, and test system hazards.
Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Review contractor safety plans, electrical work plans, and high-risk project scopes.
Provide onsite safety support during shutdowns, equipment installations, and system energization.