Safety Engineer

Location: Tifton, GA - 100% Onsite

As the Safety Engineer, you will develop, implement and monitor programs that drive year-over-year increases in safety and ergonomics and maintain the highest environmental quality standards.

• Participate in the development of methods to drive continuous improvement of HSE practices.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental and policy and procedure manuals.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all HSE regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• May serve as a contact with regulatory bodies.
• Help ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and keep abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Inspect facilities, machinery (R3 – Risk Assessments), and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Develop, implement, and manage health and safety plans and data for the employer’s facilities.
• Conduct safety audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety programs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and workers compensation practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills that result in effective communication.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing training programs and continuous improvement methods and practices.
• Developing expertise in driving continuous improvement in HSE.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $72,500-$95,500 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.