Safety Engineer

Captive-Aire Systems Inc.; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join their manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal in fostering a safe workplace environment by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering or safety sciences, along with a passion for process improvement. Join a company that values innovation and safety, and take the next step in your career with a team committed to excellence and employee well-being.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in safety or related field.
• Strong focus on communication and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safety projects and programs.
• Conduct and maintain annual safety training and compliance.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and conduct monthly safety audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Fire Protection Safety Engineering

Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Sciences

Job description

Not just a job - a life changing, world changing career with CaptiveAire.

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

CaptiveAire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Summary:This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the plant Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the plant Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparency
• Assist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs
• Develop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/process
• Research and procure items needed for plant safety improvements
• Organize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgments
• Conduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc)
• Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulations
• Ensure plant is OSHA compliant
• Familiarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.)
• Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety Culture
• Keep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPE
• Perform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all regulated frequent inspections
• Verify routine equipment inspections are properly conducted and compliance is maintained in all areas of the plant by all employees
• Ensure all safeguards are in place and working properly
• Ensure all workstations and tasks are free of hazards
• Conduct and report all incident investigations
• Determine root cause and corrective plans
• First Aid response and treatment for employee injuries
• Transport injured workers to seek medical treatment when needed
• Guide employees through the workers compensation process alongside plant HR
• Maintain records and facilitate all restrictions
• Accurate and concise record keeping of all safety related documents and processes
• Including but not limited to training records, SOPS, SDS, and OSHA abatement documents.

Qualifications:

• 0-5 years experience
• 4 year or equivalent degree in mechanical or mechanical engineering technology, Fire Protection Safety Engineering technology, Environmental health and safety sciences etc.
• Self-starter and with solid communication
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Focus on process improvement and lean related principles (Kaizen, 5/6 S, 6 Sigma, etc.)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

Salary: Competitive base salary + monthly bonus based on productivity and profits

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.