Safety Engineer - Cedar Rapids, United States - Alpha Consulting Corp

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    Description
    Title: Safety Engineer
    Schedule: 7am 4pm (hours subject to flexibility on start and end time based on company need)
    Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. 100% onsite. Local Candidates Only - In person interviews will be requested.
    Duration: 12+ months. (At present, the position is a temporary role. However, we are optimistic about the potential for it to evolve into a full-time position, pending a demonstration of the valuable contributions and the evident need for additional resource in the role.)

    Primary Focus:
    • Lead activities to implement engineering controls to improve air quality.
    • Interface with employees on implementation of engineering and administrative controls
    • Perform job hazard analysis to identify loss potential of our systems and processes as well as recommending appropriate corrective actions.
    • Train associates, supervisors, and other employees in the areas of general safety and environmental awareness, specific program requirements and specific job requirements. Work with SH&E Manager to create training programs.
    • Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections.
    • Promote a SAFE First Culture
    Secondary Focus (as time allows):
    • Assist SH&E Manager to ensure the facility maintains compliance with safety and environmental programs, regulations, and company policy.
    • Work with SH&E Manager to review location standards, policies, and practices as necessary to assure they are current and in concert with company and/or regulatory requirements, making revisions as necessary.
    • Work with site ergonomic specialist on ergonomic assessments and improvements.
    • Participate in site safety committee.
    • Lead job safety analysis and hazard assessments.
    • Work with SH&E Manager on accident investigations and reporting.
    • Complete monthly training on safety and environmental topics.
    • Promote a culture of zero incidents and strong value on our human resources.
    • Assist SH&E Manager with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
    MUST HAVE
    • Bachelor s degree from accredited institution.
    • Minimum 1-3 years experience in safety & environmental or engineering role.
    • Intermediate working knowledge of Client office and general databases/web based applications.
    • Knowledge of ISO 14000 & ISO 45001.
    • Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
    • Accident investigation experience.
    Basic Skills/ Qualifications
    • Familiar with job safety analysis process.
    • Self-motivated, confident professional that wants to join a team environment in a company with a strong safety and sustainable development culture.
    • Embraces a culture of continuous improvement and strives to always exceed expectations. Will help drive the culture that every incident is avoidable and being proactive in detecting and eliminating risk is everyone s responsibility.
    • Passionate about sustainable development and will help drive the team to continuously reduce the consumption of resources and the environmental impact of the operation.
    • Embraces the role of subject matter expert / mentor to the organization and be passionate about educating the overall team on safety, health and environmental aspects.
    • Ability to manage projects with on time delivery.
    • Minor schedule flexibility.
    • Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed organization through developing good working relationships and holding others accountable.
    Kamran Beg

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