Safety Engineer/Process Safety Engineer

3M•Knoxville, IA

7d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety/Process Safety Engineer supports 3M’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) culture and compliance at the Knoxville, Iowa site. The position applies scientific and engineering principles and behavioral-based systems to reduce EHS risks. Initial program ownership emphasizes Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue, with shared responsibility for other plant EHS programs and training. The engineer investigates incidents, performs root-cause analyses and high-hazard process assessments, completes compliance reporting, analyzes EHS data and trends, and recommends corrective plans. The role provides EHS input through the site Management of Change process and supports the design and installation of new or modified equipment and industrial automation. It also participates in or leads assessments and audits, represents the facility during agency inspections, and provides technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, communication, and training to plant employees and management. The position is located in Knoxville, Iowa, and may require up to 15% domestic travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. The role requires legal authorization to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to U.S. export-control regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
At least five years of experience with EHS programs and procedures in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution.
Process safety experience.
Experience implementing comprehensive EHS management systems.
Experience with hazard and risk assessments and in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with computer-based EHS tools for data reporting and assessments.
Experience with local, state, and federal regulations, including fire, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and strong interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Analytical, leadership, project-planning, program-development, and deployment skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with all plant employees.
Ten or more years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment addressing process safety management/process hazard management, machine guarding, and confined-space issues.
Experience working on a cross-functional team.
QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s).

Responsibilities

Support EHS Cultural Excellence by taking personal responsibility for safety, health, and the environment and promoting attention to incidents, near misses, and potential hazards.
Apply scientific and engineering principles and behavioral-based systems to EHS risk reduction and compliance activities.
Take primary ownership of assigned plant EHS programs and training, initially emphasizing Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Management, Machine Guarding/Machine Safety, and Confined Space Entry/Rescue.
Share ownership of plant EHS programs and training, including Fall Protection, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Chemical Safety, Site Emergency Coordination, Ventilation, Hearing Conservation, and Respirators/PPE.
Investigate workplace incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, determine corrective actions, and assess high-hazard processes to reduce risk.
Complete internal and external EHS compliance reports, analyze EHS data and trends, and recommend plans to correct gaps.
Provide EHS input for business-plan changes, including equipment, process, and organizational changes, through the plant Management of Change process.
Participate in or lead portions of EHS self-assessments and audits.
Represent the facility during agency inspections, including OSHA, fire department, and county inspections.
Provide EHS knowledge and services for existing and new programs and communicate project or program status and results to management.
Communicate EHS information effectively to employees at varying organizational levels, including presenting to individuals, small groups, and larger audiences and influencing appropriate action.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting safety committee teams and meetings, including interpreting EHS regulations.
Provide EHS support for the design and installation of new or modified equipment and industrial automation, and for management-of-change processes.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.