Safety Engineer – Solar Cell Manufacturing

ES Foundry Corp; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

ES Foundry Corp. in Greenwood, SC, seeks a Safety Engineer to develop and run safety programs at our solar cell manufacturing facility.

You will identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and lead efforts to reduce injuries while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and HR to enforce OSHA standards, manage incident investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements to support operational continuity and a proactive safety-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of safety engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain plant safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct routine safety audits, workplace inspections, and JHAs to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping (300, 300A, 301) and ensure timely regulatory reporting.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new hire orientation, LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, and PPE.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring, including noise, air quality, and chemical exposure assessments.
• Partner with engineering and operations during equipment installation and process changes to ensure safety-by-design principles.
• Manage workers' compensation claims in coordination with HR and insurance providers.
• Lead emergency response planning, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency action plans.
• Chair or support the plant safety committee and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-misses) to plant leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Training

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Safety program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

ES Foundry Corp. in Greenwood, SC, seeks a Safety Engineer to develop and run safety programs at our solar cell manufacturing facility.

You will identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and lead efforts to reduce injuries while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and HR to enforce OSHA standards, manage incident investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements to support operational continuity and a proactive safety-first