Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Purpose:

A person who is formally educated in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a science-based curriculum.  The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Safety Management.

To implement and manage Safety programs for a business or region of the company.  This position does not have direct reports.

Leadership Skill Set:

• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• Builds trust and respect for individuals.
• Commitment to Safety: Portrays a passion for safety and the well-being of people.

• Visibility: Be present and engaged in the work environment
• LEARNING Culture: Promote a work environment of learning from each other and sharing lessons learned.
• Safety Culture: Demonstrates success in building a work ethic around Safety as a Value. 
• Accountability: Promote personal ownership for safety with employees, visitors and contractors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds a strong relationship with the Enterprise Safety team to align the site direction with the overall company Safety Vision and Strategic Deployment Plan.
• Implements Safety programs and objectives to meet regulatory requirements and Safety needs of the business/region.  Examples of reporting may include but are not limited to DMRs, SARA, LOTO, OSHA 300, TRR, etc.
• Acts as the company representative during Safety inspections by regulatory agencies and coordinates the closure of identified problems.
• Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.
• Leads incident investigations by identifying system causes, defining appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.  Shares these lessons with the sites during the recurring monthly Safety Lessons Learned meeting – promoting a learning culture.
• Monitors workplace injury/ illness, and incident related performance within the region.  Ensures the proper reporting of all workplace injuries/illnesses in the company Dakota System.
• Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that improve the performance.
• Oversees Safety plans, procedures, training, etc. for multiple sites within a region.
• Ensures safety data and information are current, complete, and effectively implemented.
• Communicates findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers/locations to effect timely and necessary corrections.

Job Specific Competencies

• Ability to implement the Enterprise Safety Performance Standards and site Safety written programs and objectives at the site.
• Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media.
• Ability to conduct an incident investigation and system cause analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.
• Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.

Work Conditions

• Travel to sites, Monday through Friday
• Emergency call expectations may require rotational responsibilities
• Travel expectations, 50% between locations

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental studies or a science field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local Safety regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and present materials.
• OSHA certifications preferred – CIH, CSP
• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• Portrays a passion for Safety and the well-being of people.