long finch technologiesLafayette, IN
Safety Engineer
Safety Engineer
Safety Engineer
long finch technologiesLafayette, IN
yesterday
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsOccupational Health and Safety SpecialistsOccupational Health and Safety Technicians
All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceFabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Apply for this role →Mandatory skills and experience outlined in the JD, particularly in industrial/manufacturing safety, heavy machine shop environments, forklift and crane safety, risk assessments, and incident investigation. Must have skills: Core Safety Skills Industrial Safety Management Manufacturing Safety Compliance Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Incident Investigation Near-Miss Investigation Corrective Action Planning Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Safety Audits & InspectionsPPE Compliance Management Shop Floor Safety Standards Equipment & Operational SafetyForklift SafetyForklift Traffic Flow Monitoring Overhead Crane Safety Lifting Operations Safety Rigging SafetyLoad Capacity Verification Robotic Systems SafetyCNC Machine SafetyHeavy Manufacturing Equipment Safety Technical & Soft Skills Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Written Communication, Verbal Communication Cross-functional Team Collaboration Documentation & Reporting Good to Have Skills Experience in Heavy Machine Shops. Experience working with large components/heavy equipment manufacturing. Exposure to CNC machine environments. Experience supporting lifting and rigging operations. Knowledge of industrial automation and robotic systems. Experience conducting detailed safety audits and compliance assessments. Experience in forklift-human interaction risk mitigation programs. Exposure to safety programs in organizations with strong EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) frameworks. Advanced reporting and documentation skills using Microsoft Office tools
Detailed Job Description:
Safety Engineer - 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Safety engineer. The client is seeking a Safety Engineer to support and maintain safety programs within a Heavy Machine Shop environment. The role focuses on creating and maintaining a safe workplace for employees working around forklifts, overhead cranes, robotic systems, CNC machines, and other manufacturing equipment. The engineer will ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and internal company safety policies.
Responsibilities include:
Implementing and monitoring workplace safety policies and procedures. Monitoring forklift operations and managing shop-floor traffic safety. Conducting risk assessments for forklift and pedestrian interaction zones. Ensuring safe operation of overhead cranes used in lifting large components. Reviewing lifting plans, rigging methods, load capacities, and lifting accessories. Supporting incident and near-miss investigations. Preparing and tracking corrective and preventive action plans. Performing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for critical operations. Conducting routine safety inspections and audits across the machine shop. Working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety performance. Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering or related field Experience
- 5 to 8 years (JD mentions 5-10 years overall) in Manufacturing environments, Industrial facilities or Heavy engineering industries
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Level
Senior
Location
Lafayette, IN
Occupation
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Industry
All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday