Safety Engineer

EControls • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions. We are looking for a hands-on Safety Engineer to help drive safety efforts across our multiple facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering & 2 – 5 years of experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Strong understanding of OSHA General Industry standards
• Identifies complex issues and is solution based, elevating as necessary
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Ability to travel between sites in the San Antonio area
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours based on company needs
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of job including but not limited to sitting and/or standing through duration of shift, lifting up to 50 lbs., and climbing of ladders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with lithium battery safety, handling, and risk mitigation practices preferred
• Understanding of safety considerations in metal fabrication environments preferred
• Knowledge of overhead crane operations and related safety standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing/devices, and first aid supplies
• Recommends and follows up to verify the implementation of corrective actions regarding safety
• Manage and support the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program, including project coordination, procedure development, and compliance oversight to protect employees working on energized equipment.
• Maintains records on safety inspections and inventory of safety & fire equipment and devices
• Oversees the storage, use, and recording of all hazardous materials
• Maintains and audits SDS
• Follows procedures to monitor health and safety at designated locations such as ergonomics, air quality, and waste disposal
• Lead and support machine guarding projects, including hazard identification, solution coordination, and verification of compliance with safety standards
• Knows, applies, and documents state, OSHA General Industry, and federal regulations in order to identify problems and find solutions
• Manage safe work procedures and trains personnel
• Develops and disseminates manuals and documentation around health and safety
• Plan, organize, and lead quarterly safety meetings to review performance, communicate expectations, address trends
• Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis to identify task specific hazards and define and define safe work practices for operational roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level