Position Summary:Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the plant Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of new safety projects and programs and ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.Why Work for CaptiveAire?Nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible priceStrong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videosWhat our employees have to say:I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.Knowing that the company truly has an owner and leadership team that cares for the employees. At CaptiveAire each employee is more than a number, they are a valued member of a growing and diverse team. The open-door policy at CaptiveAire means that no matter who you are in the company that leadership is open to hear your comments and concerns. This means that your ideas are heard. Not once in my time here at CaptiveAire have I felt like I was anything less than an asset to this company and a valued member of the team.We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at CaptiveAire and so there is no being "Silo-ed" into one area.CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry.Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products hereA Day in the Life:Starting each morning with a walk through the plant to ensure that all employees have the tools and resources to have a safe and productive day.Working alongside the production team to ensure that all safety guidelines are met by auditing and doing departmental checks throughout the day.Leading safety training and retraining to ensure each employee is empowered with the understanding of their role in the safety at the plant.From a Safety Engineer: The most rewarding part of the job is having a key part in ensuring that each employee is able to return home in the same manor that they left. Working to give each employee the ease of mind of having a safe workplace. Even better is knowing that I hold a key part in empowering each employee with the tools and resources to maintain their safe work environment.Primary Job Responsibilities:Report to the plant Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparencyAssist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programsDevelop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/processResearch and procure items needed for plant safety improvementsOrganize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgmentsConduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc)Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulationsEnsure plant is OSHA compliantFamiliarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.)Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety CultureKeep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPEPerform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all regulated frequent inspectionsVerify routine equipment inspections are properly conducted and compliance is maintained in all areas of the plant by all employeesEnsure all safeguards are in place and working properlyEnsure all workstations and tasks are free of hazardsConduct and report all incident investigations and determine root cause and corrective plansFirst Aid response and treatment for employee injuries including transporting injured workers to seek medical treatment when neededGuide employees through the workers compensation process alongside plant HR, maintaining records and facilitating all restrictionsAccurate and concise record keeping of all safety related documents and processes including but not limited to training records, SOPS, SDS, and OSHA abatement documents.Job Requirements:0-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality4-year technical degree mechanical or mechanical engineering technology, Fire Protection Safety Engineering technology, Environmental health and safety sciences etc.Self-starter and with solid communicationManufacturing experience preferredFocus on process improvement and lean related principles (Kaizen, 5/6 S, 6 Sigma, etc.)Physical Requirements:Ability to work standing for extended periods of timeRequired to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assemblyAble to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipmentAbility to lift 35 to 50 pounds independentlyBenefits:Medical, dental and vision insuranceDisability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance401k with employer matchPaid holidaysPaid time off (PTO) based upon tenureFlexible spending account (FSA)Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseRelocation assistanceSalary:$65k-$85k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire's Drug-Free Workplace policy.#P1#LI-TL1
Job Title
Safety Engineer