Safety Manager

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

ESi is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our health and safety program across locations. You will build training paths, balance compliance with business realities, and work with leadership to meet client requirements.

You will oversee inspections, incident reviews, and corrective actions, while ensuring OSHA compliance and staff coaching. Expect 30%–50% travel and collaboration with a nationwide team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or related field.
• Certificates/designations in area of expertise are required.
• Experience with multi-site safety programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a practical, sustainable safety training path with Senior Leadership.
• Provide safety leadership balancing compliance, risk, and client expectations.
• Serve as main safety contact for client and firm requirements.
• Coach Site Safety Coordinators nationwide; develop safety practices.
• Ensure OSHA recordkeeping and reporting completion.
• Support incident reviews and root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Identify PPE needs and establish procurement processes across offices.
• Travel 30%–50% to support operations and audits.

Skills

General Safety

Chemical Hazards/SDS

Electrical Hazards

Fall Protection

HAZWOPER

Medical Hazards

First Aid / CPR

Machine Guarding/Lockout/Tagout

PPE/Respirators

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

Certificates & designations (area of expertise)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint / Teams

Job description

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We partner primarily with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

The Safety Manager leads ESi's health and safety program across all locations, working with leadership, employees, and Site Safety Coordinators to keep safety practical, compliant, and connected to the work we do. This role oversees the IIPP, supports OSHA, client, and regulatory compliance, and helps strengthen safety practices, training, audits, incident reviews, root-cause analysis, workers' compensation compliance, corrective actions, and project-specific safety planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior Leadership to build a practical, sustainable safety training path for the firm.
• Provide safety leadership and direction while balancing compliance, risk, client expectations, and the realities of the business.
• Serve as the main point of contact for safety questions and help leadership and project teams work through client, regulatory, and firm requirements.
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to Site Safety Coordinators across the country.
• Review, recommend, and develop safety practices and procedures that fit ESi's work and business needs.
• Develop and implement safety orientation and ongoing training based on employee roles, project risks, client needs, and applicable requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to confirm compliance and identify practical ways to improve.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, client requirements, and ESi safety standards.
• Turn regulatory and industry requirements into clear, usable practices that support field work, client service, and good business decisions.
• Ensure completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the safety committee.
• Review incident reports, support root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to help
• prevent similar incidents.
• Develop and support corrective action plans and document the effectiveness of safety control
• measures across the firm.
• Identify needed PPE resources and establish a consistent process for offices to procure, maintain, and monitor required PPE on-site.
• Bring outside safety experience and best practices that can help ESi strengthen and mature its safety program.
• Build relationships with industry associations, vendors, consultants, and other external resources that support benchmarking, training, and program improvement.
• 30% - 50% Travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications / Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• Applicable Certificates and designations for area of expertise

Experience

• At least 7+ years of progressive occupational health and safety experience required, preferably with responsibility for a multi-site safety program.
• Experience advising leaders and helping the business make practical safety decisions preferred.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, consulting, industrial, construction, manufacturing, environmental, laboratory, forensic, or field-services environments preferred.
• Strong ability to balance regulatory compliance, client requirements, employee safety, and business needs.
• Experience bringing outside safety practices, industry benchmarks, and practical program improvements into an organization preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Must be competent in the following:
  • General Safety
  • Chemical Hazards/SDS Right to know
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Fall Protection
  • HAZWOPER
  • Medical Hazards
  • First Aid /CPR
  • Machine guarding/ Lockout/Tagout Confined Space
  • PPE/Respirators

Other Technical & Non-Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft suite of software especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability to leverage Microsoft Teams and SharePoint in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in internet research and database programs.

What We Can Offer You

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and trusted. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Work/Life Balance in a collaborative working environment
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Continuing education opportunities

The pay range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer most candidates for this role. Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity, with final pay determined by job-related factors such as experience, qualifications, individual performance, and overall company performance.

After internal discussions and market research, the current pay band for this opportunity is $118,000 to $135,000.

Physical Demands

This role requires sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to stand and walk as needed throughout the workday. The position involves regular computer-based work and use of standard office equipment. This role may occasionally require lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment and may include remote or hybrid work arrangements. The work environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy and involves typical office conditions including computer workstations and standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

ESi is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the most qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and skills. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In accordance with applicable laws, ESi actively supports the employment of veterans and individuals with disabilities.