Contract - Sr. Safety Engineer

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary:

The Senior Safety Engineer will lead a number of key initiatives as part of the quality department at Electrify America. The role will report to the Manager, Quality System & Safety and will oversee all program safety for the company including root cause analysis, process improvements, vendor management, and overall safety practices. The candidate will be an experienced professional with industry level safety expertise and technical acumen related to complex products and services. Ideal candidate is one who is highly motivated to participate in a rapidly emerging and industry and will have experience working in an safety role in high-tech related industry where the pace of innovation requires constant problem-solving to ensure a safe and reliable performance of technical assets.

Responsibilities of the position will include oversight of safety program with relevant oversight of design, manufacturing, and operational requirements related to safety. During new product introduction this individual will engage in design reviews of hardware and software working with our quality and technology teams to ensure all safety requirements are met in products and service delivery. They will drive best in class incident reporting and create a system of documentation and compliance. Candidate will have the ability to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and communications systems operational risk profiles by leveraging years of industry experience to determine appropriate solutions and drive implementation.

Role Responsibilities:

Main responsibility – assign 80% of time spent

Performs technical and administrative duties in general safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, emergency preparedness and response, environmental and waste management

Develop and implement emergency response plan for COE lab and EA charging sites, Electrical Safety Programs including but not limited to: Lock Out Tag Out Program, HAZCOM, Forklift/Mobile Equipment Program, PPE Program, Elevated Work Program etc.

Ensures that safety training, emergency preparedness, and loss control programs comply with external standards in content and annual scheduling

Maintains accountability of assigned areas and provides functional direction and/or training in application of occupational health, compliance and safety programs

Keep current with EH&S practitioners and/or organizations to ensure regulatory interpretation, technical advice, Institute policies are in compliance

Actively participate in internal and external EHS audits

Perform yearly safety drills ex. Fire

Additional responsibilities – 20% of time

Develop content and oversee deployment of training program ensuring compliance on training completion for all field and network operations as well as internal staff.

Years of Relevant Experience:

5-7 years

Education (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline such as engineering

Education (Desired):

Advanced Degree

Skills:

Strong track record of successful implementation of document control and QMS

Excellent attention to detail and ability to track, follow-up and communicate milestones

Proven abilities to manage vendors and vendor contracts

Strong and proven self-management abilities and ability to achieve objectives

People relationship management

Influencing and negotiation skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills including listening and oral and written presentation of ideas

Analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Ability to interpret and communicate complex information

Problem solving skills

Excellent time management and planning skills, ability to multitask, ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment with shifting priorities

Customer focused

Results oriented / tenacious achiever who get results

Excellent computer proficiency- skilled in the use of MS office, statistical analysis, and quality management software

Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past work assignments

Demonstrated high level of initiative

Specialized Skills (Required):

Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations.

Proven experience in a safety management in a technology environment

Operational experience in service, manufacturing, or similar industry

Expert level experience at managing safety issues at the program level.

Candidate will be responsible to drive organization, and process improvement to ensure highest levels of product safety are maintained.

Specialized Skills (Desired):

High-tech industry experience

Utility and distributed power generation

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

ASSP

Work Flexibility:

Domestic Travel (10-15%)

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.