Safety Engineer

CaptiveAire•Redding, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the plant Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of new safety projects and programs and ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. Why Work for CaptiveAire? Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems. Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos What our employees have to say: I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between. Knowing that the company truly has an owner and leadership team that cares for the employees. At CaptiveAire each employee is more than a number, they are a valued member of a growing and diverse team. The open-door policy at CaptiveAire means that no matter who you are in the company that leadership is open to hear your comments and concerns. This means that your ideas are heard. Not once in my time here at CaptiveAire have I felt like I was anything less than an asset to this company and a valued member of the team. We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at CaptiveAire and so there is no being "Silo-ed" into one area. CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry. Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here A Day in the Life: Starting each morning with a walk through the plant to ensure that all employees have the tools and resources to have a safe and productive day. Working alongside the production team to ensure that all safety guidelines are met by auditing and doing departmental checks throughout the day. Leading safety training and retraining to ensure each employee is empowered with the understanding of their role in the safety at the plant. From a Safety Engineer: The most rewarding part of the job is having a key part in ensuring that each employee is able to return home in the same manor that they left. Working to give each employee the ease of mind of having a safe workplace. Even better is knowing that I hold a key part in empowering each employee with the tools and resources to maintain their safe work environment.

Requirements

0-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality
4-year technical degree mechanical or mechanical engineering technology, Fire Protection Safety Engineering technology, Environmental health and safety sciences etc.
Self-starter and with solid communication

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred
Focus on process improvement and lean related principles (Kaizen, 5/6 S, 6 Sigma, etc.)

Responsibilities

Report to the plant Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparency
Assist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs
Develop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/process
Research and procure items needed for plant safety improvements
Organize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgments
Conduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc)
Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulations
Ensure plant is OSHA compliant
Familiarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.)
Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety Culture
Keep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPE
Perform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all regulated frequent inspections
Verify routine equipment inspections are properly conducted and compliance is maintained in all areas of the plant by all employees
Ensure all safeguards are in place and working properly
Ensure all workstations and tasks are free of hazards
Conduct and report all incident investigations and determine root cause and corrective plans
First Aid response and treatment for employee injuries including transporting injured workers to seek medical treatment when needed
Guide employees through the workers compensation process alongside plant HR, maintaining records and facilitating all restrictions
Accurate and concise record keeping of all safety related documents and processes including but not limited to training records, SOPS, SDS, and OSHA abatement documents.