Health and Safety Engineer

Golden Aluminum; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

401k matching

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, CO, is seeking a Health and Safety Engineer to train staff on EHS policies, conduct inspections, and develop safety assessments. You will lead cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards and improve safety performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 2+ years in manufacturing EHS, and strong communication skills. Expect 75% plant-floor time with 24/7 operations and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial engineering, safety management or similar program.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an EHS professional in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and Colorado Department of Health and Environment regulations.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Velocity/IntellaQuest is beneficial.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work 75% of time on the plant floor; 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive EHS goals and objectives across levels of staff.
• Train employees on EHS policies and practices in formal and informal settings.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and identify hazards.
• Provide solutions and intervention strategies for EHS hazards.
• Monitor plant processes and employee engagement with safety programs.
• Generate assessment documentation, incident and environmental reports, and safety manuals.
• Report findings to management and regulatory agencies; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/industrial engineering or safety management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Velocity

IntellaQuest

Job description

Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and is located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

Job Summary:

As Health and Safety Engineer, you will train employees on EHS policies and practices, conduct regular inspections, generate health and safety assessment reports and ensure that all guidelines and regulations are followed. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Interacting with multiple levels of employees to define and execute EHS goals and objectives.
• Training employees in both formal and informal settings on EHS policies and best practices.
• Conducting inspections, risk assessments, and identifying hazards and abnormal conditions.
• Providing solutions and intervention strategies for potential EHS hazards.
• Monitoring operational processes and employee engagement activities.
• Generating assessment documentation; incident, accident and environmental reporting; and safety manuals.
• Reporting findings, updates and other communications to management as well as applicable regulatory agencies.
• Ongoing personal enrichment to stay abreast of the latest EHS trends, policies, regulations and best practices and using gained knowledge to continue to improve EHS metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial engineering, safety management or similar program.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an EHS professional in a manufacturing environment preferably in metals manufacturing
• Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations such as OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Previous experience with Velocity, Intellaquest or other similar programs highly beneficial.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency when responding to situations.
• Demonstrated ability to readily adapt to a changing environment
• Capable of working the days/hours necessary to support a facility that operates 24/7.
• Ability to spend 75% of time on the plant floor including walking, standing in varying temperatures as well as climbing, bending and stooping.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage and Profit-sharing plan
• 401k company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Tuition and gym membership reimbursement
• Much more!

Compensation:

$85,000+

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.