Safety Engineer

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Position Summary
This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the plant Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of new safety projects and programs and ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.

Why Work for Captive Aire?

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company-developed technical videos.

What Our Employees Have To Say

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captive Aire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.

Knowing that the company truly has an owner and leadership team that cares for the employees. At Captive Aire each employee is more than a number, they are a valued member of a growing and diverse team. The open-door policy at Captive Aire means that no matter who you are in the company that leadership is open to hear your comments and concerns.

This means that your ideas are heard. Not once in my time here at Captive Aire have I felt like I was anything less than an asset to this company and a valued member of the team.

We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at Captive Aire and so there is no being “Silo-ed” into one area.

Captive Aire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted.

We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry.

A Day In The Life

• Starting each morning with a walk through the plant to ensure that all employees have the tools and resources to have a safe and productive day.
• Working alongside the production team to ensure that all safety guidelines are met by auditing and doing departmental checks throughout the day.
• Leading safety training and retraining to ensure each employee is empowered with the understanding of their role in the safety at the plant.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Report to the plant Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparency.
• Assist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/process.
• Research and procure items needed for plant safety improvements.
• Organize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgments.
• Conduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc.
• Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ensure plant is OSHA compliant.
• Familiarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.).
• Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety Culture.
• Keep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPE.
• Perform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all…