Safety Engineer - Night Shift

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA, based in Pataskala, Ohio, is expanding its safety-focused team as part of a growing solar panel manufacturing operation. The role emphasizes enhancing safety across the organization and reporting to the EHS Compliance Manager, with responsibilities spanning training, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering with 1–3 years of experience (or 5+ years without a degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering with 1-3 years of work experience, or 5+ years without a degree.
• Ability to communicate and listen to the needs of production and maintenance teams.
• Proactive, positive attitude and servant leadership to improve safety.

Responsibilities

• Support evening staff in all areas of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with EHS policies and new regulations.
• Work with the manufacturing team to reduce risk levels through elimination, substitution, engineering, and controls.
• Establish and review relevant policies and procedures for best practices and compliance.
• Deliver EHS training programs for evening shift.
• Work with the production and maintenance teams as well as other sites to establish best practices in safety.
• Assist with EHS tracking and recordkeeping including the OSHA log and EHS KPIs.
• Help establish and grow the company’s safety culture and business through a commitment to communication, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses, Incident Investigations, and other programs to serve and improve the safety of our team.

Skills

Communication

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering

1-3 years of work experience or 5+ years without a Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

The primary responsibility of this position is to use communication, knowledge, and technical skills to continuously enhance the safety of our entire team as the top priority. This position reports to the EHS Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support evening staff in all areas of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with EHS policies and new regulations.
• Work with the manufacturing team to reduce risk levels through elimination, substitution, engineering, and controls.
• Establish and review relevant policies and procedures for best practices and compliance.
• Deliver EHS training programs for evening shift.
• Work with the production and maintenance teams as well as other sites to establish best practices in safety.
• Assist with EHS tracking and recordkeeping including the OSHA log and EHS KPIs.
• Help establish and grow the company’s safety culture and business through a commitment to communication, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses, Incident Investigations, and other programs to serve and improve the safety of our team.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or Engineering along with 1-3 years of work experience or 5+ years of relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
• Possess the desire and attitude to implement measures to improve our team’s safety.
• Must have the ability to communicate and listen to the needs of our production and maintenance associates.
• Maintains a positive attitude and displays proactive habits.
• Servant leadership ability to help make our team better.

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years. This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!