Safety Engineer

Gaylor Electric•Westfield, IN

About The Position

The Safety Engineer develops and implements procedures, guidelines, and best practices to promote and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of jobsites, innovation facilities, and offices. The role works with the Safety Team to plan and execute the Gaylor safety program and supports operational units in recognizing and mitigating hazards. It also helps maintain a safety culture focused on accident and injury prevention. The Safety Engineer inspects jobsites, identifies and communicates safety risks, provides guidance on reducing exposure to dangerous conditions, and delivers safety training and communications. The position develops systems for reporting, monitoring, and correcting safety problems; prepares related records and materials; and organizes work to meet deadlines. Work may take place in varied weather, noisy environments, and active construction areas, with the physical and safety requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED holder, or equivalent studies or experience.
OSHA 30 credential.
CPR, First Aid, and AED credentials.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Ability to develop and work as a member of a team.
Ability to teach safety-related classes on projects, in a classroom, or via Teams.
Ability to foster a positive and productive safety culture, promote cooperation, and improve morale.
Ability to work 40 scheduled hours per week.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions, noisy environments, and active construction settings.
Ability to remain calm in heightened emotional situations and work well with others.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests, and safety harnesses.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing.
Ability to access all building or structure levels, including by an OSHA-approved construction ladder or stairs under construction that are deemed safe for use.
Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet and to reach and stretch while maintaining balance.
Ability to work while sitting or standing for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Must have required hand tools at work sites; waist tool belts may weigh up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to use construction-site sanitary facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in safety management or a related field.
Five to seven years of construction safety experience.
CFR 1926 knowledge or experience.
Lockout/tagout knowledge or experience.
NFPA 70E knowledge or experience.
OSHA 500 credential.
Current BCSP credentials.

Responsibilities

Work with the Safety Team to plan and execute the Gaylor safety program.
Assist operational units in recognizing and mitigating hazards on jobsites, in offices, and at facilities.
Support and maintain a safety culture focused on accident and injury prevention.
Inspect jobsites and communicate safety risks and concerns to project and safety teams.
Provide expert guidance on identifying and reducing exposure to dangerous conditions.
Provide employees with safety training and guidance through classes, toolbox talks, newsletter articles, and other written and verbal communications.
Develop and implement a system to report, monitor, and correct safety problems.
Prepare correspondence, memoranda, presentation materials, and reports.
Maintain appropriate records, files, and documentation.
Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality and use Gaylor Values in carrying out job responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.