Safety Engineer

Job Description

Department: Health Safety Security and Environmental (HSSE)

Job title: Safety Engineer

Reports to (title): Health and Safety Superintendent

Exempt

Non-supervisory

General Description:

The Safety Engineer works to eliminate or control hazardous conditions created by human error or equipment/machine operation that may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property. Develops and implements loss prevention, safety and health, and emergency preparedness programs. Works to ensure plant-wide compliance with OSHA and IVXP Safety regulations. Advises management on interpretation and application of rules and regulations related to Safety, Emergency Response, Fire Systems and Process Safety Management. Must have the ability to apply the proper principles, standards, practices, or techniques to ensure the site is safe and in compliance with government regulations and IVXP policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs duties related to safety programs

Participates in hazard reviews

Serves as technical resource for HAZOP team

Conducts and signs-off Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)

and Management of Change (MOC) bulletins

Leads, or assists with, incident investigations

Coordinates HSSE audits; coordinates completion of response and action plans

Participates in Turn Around and Shut Downs meetings

Originates, reviews and updates safety regulations

Serves as unit HSSE resource; responds to requests for day-to-day and TAR technical assistance

Participates in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Group Risk Assessments (GRA)

Participates in contractor safety meetings

Manages HSSE programs

Oversees unit safety programs; assures compliance with OSHA regulations

Implements local and corporate safety policies

Recommends changes in policies and procedures

Participates in unit safety meetings

Participates in and leads safety audits

Coordinates external audits; provides information to auditors

Reviews safety statistics; analyzes data and identifies trends

makes recommendations for corrective action

Coordinates housekeeping audits

Reviews and approves work permit templates for Confined Space Entry (CSE), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Hot Work (HW) and other safety related permits.

Prepares, and/or oversees the preparation of monthly and annual safety reports

Performs duties related to safety training and interaction

Researches training materials and makes recommendations for employee training

b. Develops and delivers employee training

c. Interacts with vendors, suppliers and contractors

d. Interacts with regulatory agencies

e. Participates in professional organizations

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Maintains a clean and well-organized work area

Attends meetings as required

Attends training as required

Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures

Participates on the Incident Management Team

Participates on various HSSE committees

Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

See HSSE Safety Eng Job Element Checklist

Education, Experience, Certifications Required:

Four-year degree in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or Industrial Hygiene

5 years’ experience in manufacturing with responsibilities expected for experience

Knowledge of manufacturing operations

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal safety programs and regulations

Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Power Point

Ability to recognize and evaluate hazards

Education, Experience, Certifications Preferred:

2 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing

Professional certification CSP or CIH

Full-time