Safety Engineer

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Industrial Safety Engineer to develop and drive health and safety programs across a manufacturing site. You will provide technical leadership to operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and hourly staff to meet safety, production, quality, and cost goals while ensuring OSHA PSM and DOD 4145.26M compliance.

You will lead PHA efforts, manage all 14 PSM elements, audit practices, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Experience building and sustaining health and safety programs in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), with responsibility for all 14 elements.
• Proven ability to lead and document Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR requirements and applying them to operations.
• Experience applying DOD 4145.26M safety requirements to site plans and operations.
• Ability to design and deliver effective employee safety training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety programs across the facility.
• Provide safety leadership and technical guidance to operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and hourly personnel.
• Lead and document PHA efforts for new and existing programs; identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage all 14 elements of the OSHA PSM standard and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Oversee site safety practices, facilities, and protocols for OSHA 29 CFR and DOD 4145.26M compliance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive site safety plans including CAD models and supporting information.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses; drive corrective actions.
• Plan, develop, and deliver safety training programs; conduct regular audits and inspections.

Skills

PSM experience

Safety program leadership

PHA leadership

OSHA compliance

DOD 4145.26M compliance

Safety training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Safety Engineer

Job Description

The Industrial Safety Engineer develops, implements, and continuously improves health and safety programs across a manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership and guidance to operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and hourly personnel to help the organization achieve its safety, production, quality, and cost objectives. The Safety Engineer ensures compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management standards, OSHA 29 CFR requirements, and DOD 4145.26M, while driving a strong safety culture through training, auditing, and effective communication across all functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety programs that support safety, production, quality, and cost goals across the facility.
• Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and hourly personnel, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Lead and document Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts for new and existing programs, ensuring thorough identification and mitigation of risks.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement all 14 elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and audit site safety practices, facilities, and protocols to ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA 29 CFR and DOD 4145.26M requirements.
• Ensure company compliance with DOD 4145.26M, including the development and maintenance of comprehensive site safety plans.
• Prepare and maintain site safety plans that incorporate CAD models, evidence, and supporting information to document hazards and controls.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, documenting findings and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan, develop, and deliver effective employee safety training programs, including environmental health and health and safety topics.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of the site, facilities, and processes, and follow up on corrective actions to closure.
• Perform calculations and analysis related to explosive quantities, potential hazards, and safe operating limits within designated areas.
• Generate detailed safety reports and documentation, including compliance reports, audit findings, and PHA documentation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to integrate safety into process and product design.
• Work regularly with inspectors, manufacturing teams, and supplier quality engineering (SQE) to address safety concerns and improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and supporting new product and process initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across different functional groups, presenting safety findings, recommendations, and training in a clear and engaging manner.
• Support and participate in exciting new product initiatives involving cutting-edge technologies such as drones, counter-UAV systems, and medium-caliber products, ensuring safety is embedded in all stages.
• Work extended hours when necessary to meet critical deadlines, complete investigations, or support time-sensitive safety initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in developing and implementing health and safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), including managing and coordinating all 14 elements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and documenting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for new and existing processes.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR requirements and their application in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of DOD 4145.26M compliance requirements and experience applying them to site safety plans and operations.
• Experience in preparing and delivering effective employee safety training programs.
• Ability to conduct safety audits of sites, facilities, and protocols, and to follow up with appropriate corrective actions.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex safety information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours when needed to meet deadlines or support critical safety activities.

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