Safety Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 49,662 - 60,931; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Safety Engineer for its Sanborn, NY site to independently coordinate, implement, and sustain safety and environmental activities for US operations. You will review processes and confirm compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

In this contract-to-hire role, you will collaborate with EH&S staff, support a behavior-based safety culture, create CAD drawings, and engage with suppliers and regulatory agencies to ensure safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years EHS or Environmental Engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills and regulatory awareness.
• Experience with construction safety, air quality monitoring, and environmental health.

Responsibilities

• Review data to develop corrective actions or improvements.
• Evaluate safety and environmental needs for material, equipment, and process changes.
• Assess hazards of materials and related risks.
• Perform emission calculations.
• Communicate with government organizations.

Skills

Chemical knowledge

EHS experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

OSHA 30

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Safety Engineer

Job Description

The Safety and Environmental Engineer will independently coordinate, implement, and sustain safety and environmental activities for US operations at the Sanborn Industrial Manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with the Environmental, Health & Safety Division Manager, Safety Technician, and the sites’ product and manufacturing team to review new or changed manufacturing processes and confirm compliance with safety and/or environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical data to develop plans for corrective actions or improvement initiatives based on reviewed data and technical knowledge.
• Evaluate safety and environmental needs related to proposed raw material, equipment, and process changes.
• Review and characterize the physical properties and hazards of materials, both individually and in combination with other chemical, environmental, and process risks.
• Perform emission calculations.
• Communicate effectively with government organizations.
• Work with existing third-party suppliers and evaluate new third-party suppliers for items related to safety and environmental, including testing services, training services, and equipment acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to safety and environmental activities.
• Assist in driving a behavior-based quality and safety culture characterized by accountability, commitment, and teamwork.
• Create CAD drawings to support safety changes and regulatory activities.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of and ability to understand chemical reactions and mass balances.
• Environmental, Health & Safety Skills.
• Demonstrated track record of performing legally and ethically in a regulatory environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of EHS or Environmental Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• Safety training and compliance knowledge.
• Experience with construction safety, permitting, air quality monitoring, and environmental health.
• Proficiency in OSHA 30, EHS management, and safety management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to manage and develop one direct report (Safety Technician).
• Ability to create CAD drawings (AutoCAD).
• Experience in environmental compliance, monitoring, and engineering.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office and manufacturing environment with frequent entry into operations/manufacturing areas for site inspections, evaluations, testing, sample gathering, and process/product changes. These areas may have moderate background noise, presence of natural or artificial light, exposure to work temperatures from ambient to controlled, hard surfaces for standing and walking, and moderate amounts of airborne dust and graphite particles. Personal Protective Equipment such as approved footwear, respirator, and safety goggles/glasses may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sanborn, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $44.23/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sanborn, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Compliance Statements

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.