Industrial Equipment Safety Technician

GE Appliances • Decatur, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? As an Industrial Equipment Safety Technician, you will focus on organizing the development and validation of new and existing equipment Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, tracking LOTO procedures in the GE Appliances Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Application, working with engineering to support safety on new and upgraded equipment. This role is located in Decatur, Alabama, and would primarily be on the first shift.

Requirements

• Must have a basic understanding of machinery, electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic systems, machine interlocks and safeguard systems.
• Ability to collaborate with hourly and salary personnel to meet the needs of the shop.
• High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented.
• Discipline and must be able to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with little guidance.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Associate degree in engineering or occupational safety or related.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on technician experience in a safety and environmental role, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills – high proficiency in Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to grasp new systems quickly.
• Demonstrated experience working with industrial equipment and systems.
• Strong understanding of OSHA LOTO requirements as they relate to industrial equipment.
• Must be flexible & willing to work other shifts, overtime, weekends and shutdowns as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Occupational Safety degree or similar
• 3 years’ experience in an equipment technician type role in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on and relevant experience with industrial equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally to develop LOTO procedures for new and existing equipment.
• When necessary, develop Alternate Method Rationale for Alternative LOTO procedures.
• Work cross functionally to create and oversee a system to perform and track annual validations of existing LOTO procedures.
• Maintain and track all LOTO procedures in the GE Appliances EHS Application – Gensuite.
• Work cross functionally to update, modify, and/or edit existing LOTO procedures when needed.
• Work cross functionally to create Safe Work Plans for work performed by contractors.
• Audit contractor safe work plans on the floor and flag an non-compliance.
• Work with engineering on new equipment purchases and upgrades.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree