Safety Engineer

US Tech Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Safety and Environmental Specialist to lead safety culture initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations in Oxford, UK. The role involves training staff, conducting inspections, and managing projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of operations. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 1-3 years in a safety role, and a passion for sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 14000 & OHSAS standards.
• Ability and willingness to train large groups of people.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and OH DEP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining required records and preparing reports.
• Conduct warehouse safety and environmental inspections.
• Organize and coordinate emergency response.

Skills

Accident investigation experience

Familiar with job safety analysis process

Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization

Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in safety & environmental or engineering role

Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Shift Timings: 5 PM - 3 AM EST

Job Description

• Leads and promotes a SAFE First Culture
• Assures the facility is in compliance with safety and environmental programs, regulations and company policy.
• Performing job hazard analysis to identify loss potential of our systems and processes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Review location standards, policies and practices as necessary to assure they are current and in concert with company and / or regulatory requirements. Work with Safety Manager to revise as necessary.
• Train associates, supervisors and other employees in the areas of general safety and environmental awareness, specific program requirements and specific job requirements. Work with Safety Manager to create training programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining required records, preparing reports and files as necessary to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct warehouse safety and environmental inspections.
• Organize and coordinate emergency response.
• Conduct ergonomics assessments and implement solutions.
• Organize and lead the safety committee.
• Lead job safety analysis and hazard assessment.
• Coordinate accident investigation and reporting.
• Facilitate ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Promote a culture of zero incidents and strong value on our human resources.
• Complete monthly training on safety and environmental topics.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• This job might be for you if: Self-motivated, confident professional that wants to join a team environment in a company with a strong safety and sustainable development culture.
• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement and strives to always exceed expectations. Will help drive the culture that every incident is avoidable and being proactive in detecting and eliminating risk is everyone's responsibility.

Experience

• Passionate about sustainable development and will help drive the team to continuously reduce the consumption of resources and the environmental impact of the operation.
• Embraces the role of subject matter expert / mentor to the organization and be passionate about educating the overall team on safety, health, and environmental aspects.
• Knowledge of ISO 14000 & OHSAS standards.
• Ability and willingness to train large groups of people.
• Ability to manage projects with on time delivery.
• Minor schedule flexibility
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and OH DEP regulations.

Skills

• Accident investigation experience.
• Familiar with job safety analysis process.
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization through developing good working relationships and holding others accountable.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in safety & environmental or engineering role.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft office and general databases/web based applications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.