Safety Engineer

SkyMark Refuelers•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, and continuously improving the organization's occupational health and safety programs within a manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements while supporting company initiatives to eliminate workplace hazards, reduce incidents, and promote a proactive safety culture. The Safety Engineer partners with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, human resources, and leadership to identify risks, implement engineering controls, conduct investigations, and ensure employees work in a safe and compliant environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3–5 years of manufacturing safety experience
Experience with OSHA compliance
Experience conducting investigations
Experience leading safety training
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Standards
OSHA Recordkeeping
Machine Guarding
Lockout/Tagout
Electrical Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Ergonomics
Hazard Communication
Emergency Response
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
Environmental regulations
Risk Management
Excellent written communication
Public speaking and employee training
Problem-solving
Data analysis
Project management
Organization
Leadership
Conflict resolution
Microsoft Office Suite
Safety Management Systems
Safety Leadership
Accountability
Integrity
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus
Communication
Coaching & Mentoring

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
First Aid/CPR Certification
ISO 45001 experience
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct facility safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Risk Assessments, and Process Safety Reviews.
Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events using root cause analysis techniques.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor completion.
Conduct new employee safety orientation and ongoing safety training.
Coordinate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Hot Work, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, and PPE programs.
Monitor contractor safety compliance.
Maintain OSHA logs, regulatory documentation, and required safety records.
Assist with workers' compensation case management and return-to-work initiatives.
Participate in facility expansion projects and equipment installations to ensure safe design principles are incorporated.
Lead emergency preparedness planning, evacuation drills, and incident response activities.
Analyze safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
Support ISO 45001 initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Promote employee engagement through safety committees and behavioral safety programs.
Other duties as assigned.