Safety Engineer

Actalent; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

Dental package

Vision package

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Safety Engineer to ensure environmental and safety compliance across chemical, operational and training domains within a tier-one automotive supplier based in Elkmont, AL.

You will lead OSHA and ISO audits, manage EMS documentation, conduct air quality/energy studies, and drive waste-reduction initiatives while coordinating with HR and production teams. This permanent onsite role offers a competitive pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety, health and safety regulations and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with TS16949, NFPA, OSHA, NFPA 70E.
• Proficiency with test equipment.
• Experience with 14001 and EMS System compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review facility safety and health operational requirements.
• Develop or update written safety procedures in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Design facility-specific safety training programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.
• Implement an effective Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tool and conduct assessments with input from operators, maintenance, and engineering.
• Evaluate new workstations to verify safety and environmental compliance with OSHA, ANSI, or other standards.
• Review Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and suggest improvements, including evacuation routes and safety signage.
• Conduct and document investigations and drills related to workplace safety incidents.
• Ensure OSHA-compliant recordkeeping and postings.
• Coordinate with HR on random and post-accident drug screening programs.
• Review and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring compliance with environmental laws and internal procedures.
• Assess potential permitting requirements based on chemical inventory and production capacity changes.
• Conduct air quality and noise monitoring, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Manage chemical storage and recycling processes, including scheduling and manifests.
• Collaborate with recyclers for proper waste stream management.
• Conduct training on environmental compliance topics and ensure all personnel are aware of relevant policies.
• Conduct and document investigations and drills related to environmental incidents.
• Ensure ISO Standard compliance through audits and workplace practice observations.
• Maintain EMS documentation in compliance with internal procedures.
• Evaluate and implement strategies for reducing environmental impact through recycling and energy reduction.
• Utilize energy and CO2 calculators to map energy usage of equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production departments to ensure safety and ergonomic considerations during equipment development.
• Identify and train first responders in basic first aid and CPR.
• Serve as the point of contact for work injuries and Workers Compensation claims.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Represent the company at EHS and sustainability functions, promoting achievements and best practices.
• Maintain an up-to-date environmental objectives file for internal and customer use.

Skills

Safety regulations & ISO standards

OSHA standards familiarity

Test equipment proficiency

Education

ISO 14001 EMS compliance

Job description

Job Title: Safety EngineerJob Description

The Safety Engineer is accountable for ensuring environmental and safety compliance across various domains, including chemical inventory management, job hazard analysis, OSHA compliance, and both safety and environmental training. This role involves conducting environmental studies, such as air monitoring and energy usage assessments, managing ISO compliance audits, and spearheading zero waste initiatives. Additionally, the position requires identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), developing strategic plans, and serving as the management representative for ISO environmental and safety auditing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review facility safety and health operational requirements.

• Develop or update written safety procedures in compliance with OSHA requirements.

• Design facility-specific safety training programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

• Implement an effective Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) tool and conduct assessments with input from operators, maintenance, and engineering.

• Evaluate new workstations to verify safety and environmental compliance with OSHA, ANSI, or other standards.

• Review Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and suggest improvements, including evacuation routes and safety signage.

• Conduct and document investigations and drills related to workplace safety incidents.

• Ensure OSHA-compliant recordkeeping and postings.

• Coordinate with HR on random and post-accident drug screening programs.

• Review and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring compliance with environmental laws and internal procedures.

• Assess potential permitting requirements based on chemical inventory and production capacity changes.

• Conduct air quality and noise monitoring, documenting findings and corrective actions.

• Manage chemical storage and recycling processes, including scheduling and manifests.

• Collaborate with recyclers for proper waste stream management.

• Conduct training on environmental compliance topics and ensure all personnel are aware of relevant policies.

• Conduct and document investigations and drills related to environmental incidents.

• Ensure ISO Standard compliance through audits and workplace practice observations.

• Maintain EMS documentation in compliance with internal procedures.

• Evaluate and implement strategies for reducing environmental impact through recycling and energy reduction.

• Utilize energy and CO2 calculators to map energy usage of equipment.

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production departments to ensure safety and ergonomic considerations during equipment development.

• Identify and train first responders in basic first aid and CPR.

• Serve as the point of contact for work injuries and Workers Compensation claims.

• Conduct post-accident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Represent the company at EHS and sustainability functions, promoting achievements and best practices.

• Maintain an up-to-date environmental objectives file for internal and customer use.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of safety, health and safety regulations, and ISO standards.

• Familiarity with TS16949, NFPA, OSHA, NFPA 70E.

• Proficiency with test equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 14001 and EMS System compliance.

Work Environment

The role is situated within a tier-one automotive company that designs and manufactures advanced automotive sensors, actuators, and mechatronic modules. This company focuses on enhancing powertrain and transmission efficiency, supporting e-mobility, and improving vehicle performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkmont, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision etc available package

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkmont, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkmont,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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