Safety Engineer

TriMas Packaging group; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,058,949 - 1,623,721; Full time

Job summary

Rieke de Mexico Manufacturing, S. de R.L.de C.V. seeks a Safety Engineer to develop and maintain HSE programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and Mexican regulations. You will lead hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions on the production floor.

The role requires 3+ years in HSE management, a relevant engineering degree, and strong communication skills to train staff and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production floor personnel and monitor high-risk activities.
• Manage and follow up on the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Track corrective actions to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental rules.
• Identify hazards and perform risk assessments; ensure adherence to HSE procedures.
• Support audits and management system reviews; implement improvements to reduce risks.
• Deliver safety training and develop educational materials for safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with NOMs and STPS regulations; respond to audits and inspections.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Basic English proficiency

Knowledge of management systems

Computer proficiency

Sense of urgency

Assertiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Environmental/Chemical Eng

Job description

Safety Engineer

Company: Rieke de Mexico Manufacturing, S. de R.L.de C.V.

Primary Location: Calle Circuito Corral de Piedras, Manzana 1, Lote 16, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato 37888 MEX

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Environmental, Health & Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This position promotes a safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Job Objective / Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel on the production floor.
• Monitor high-risk activities to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage and follow up on the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Track action plans to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify workplace hazards and perform risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with internal Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, as well as management system audits.
• Develop and implement improvements to reduce and mitigate operational risks.
• Deliver safety training and develop educational materials to strengthen safe work practices.
• Monitor legal compliance studies and Industrial Hygiene requirements in accordance with STPS Official Mexican Standards (NOMs).
• Follow up on safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management.

Knowledge of

• Ergonomics
• Environmental regulations and legislation
• Mexican Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) regulations
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• Emergency response teams and brigades
• Operational meetings
• Basic knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Skills

• Basic English proficiency
• Knowledge of management systems
• Computer proficiency
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Sense of urgency