Facilities & Safety Engineer

Topcon Positioning•Livermore, CA

6d•$76,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to www.topconcareers.com . Job Purpose: Provide facilities and safety support. Develops, implements and monitors company safety programs and policies. Ensures compliance with government health and safety regulations. Conducts Emergency Response Team (ERT) and other employee training in emergency response, life safety, and chemical and fire hazards. Responds to emergencies, incidents and accidents; investigates causes and recommends corrective actions. Conducts safety surveys to identify and mitigate occupational hazards. Completes required federal, state and local government reports relating to safety. Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections. Interacting with a variety of departments, conducts training in emergency response and hazardous material handling.

Requirements

4 years+ working as a facilities and safety technician, experience running an active safety program.
Safety program management to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA etc.
Requires Excellent communication skills, computer skills using MS office software applications, – word, spreadsheet, e-mail.
College or trade school degree or equivalent experience preferred.
The safety technician is expected to be a hands-on team member.
Team player willing to work with peers on simple and complex projects.
Keeps open communication with peers and manager.
Schedule flexibility is a must.
Frequently lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to kneel, squat, climb ladders, twist, turn and reach to complete a variety of job duties.
Must be able to respond 24 hours/day for emergencies, safety, and security issues at the facilities.
Onsite 5 days a week during core hours.
Ability to multi-task and work in a busy, highly involved environment.
Ability to work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time.
May require handling of or exposure to chemicals

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and conduct safety inspections following our process in MaintainX such as; Fire Extinguisher inspection Emergency Exit Lights inspection (Battery Replacement) AED inspection (Emergency kit) First Aid kit
Continue with the development, implementation and administration of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System to create a strong safety culture.
Establish and administer EHS policies, procedures, and programs across the organization to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
Recommend and implement changes in accordance with changes in local, state, and federal laws.
Lead the safety committee in meetings and projects working collaboratively with stakeholders.
Oversee the delivery of EHS training for employees, identifying appropriate and relevant content providers and recommending required courses to administer.
Work collaboratively with business operations to implement safety and health initiatives including Safe Job Procedures, Standard Practices, PPE requirements, etc. in accordance with company policies and regulations.
Provide direction for the day-to-day chemical management system.
Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, site remediation, and closure of corrective actions as needed.
Perform detailed audits and inspections per ISO 45001, CalOSHA, OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NIOSH, NEC, NFPA and other regulatory requirements.
Lead and/or participate in facilities projects and activities as required.
Oversee installation/removal of equipment.
Source and obtain estimates for work to be performed by outside contractors.

Benefits

Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits.
We also offer time off for our employees to recharge.
Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.

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