Health, Safety & Environmental; HSE Engineer

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer

Salary: $85,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

• Week 1:
  Monday-Thursday (9-hour days), Friday (8 hours)
• Week 2:
  Monday-Thursday (9-hour days), Friday Off
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer to lead safety, compliance, and environmental initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying workplace risks, implementing mitigation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct facility-wide risk assessments across processes, equipment, chemicals, and work environments
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, PPE)
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA) for critical operations
• Evaluate safety impact of new equipment, layouts, and process changes
• Analyze incident trends, near misses, and injuries to prevent recurrence
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives

Incident Response & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety incidents, investigations, and reporting
• Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
• Support regulatory audits and inspections (OSHA/MOSH, ATF, DCMA, and customer audits)
• Maintain accurate safety and environmental records and reporting systems

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Management

• Oversee hazardous waste handling, vendor coordination, and waste profiling
• Maintain chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and exposure monitoring
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and environmental compliance across the facility

Training & Leadership

• Lead Safety Committee meetings and track action items
• Develop and coordinate safety training programs (Haz Com, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Fire Safety, CPR/First Aid, etc.)
• Track training completion and maintain compliance records
• Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and accountability
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture

Facility & Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct routine safety inspections of building and production areas
• Support emergency preparedness efforts, including fire drills and evacuation procedures
• Ensure contractor safety compliance

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in HSE, safety engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related role within an industrial environment
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO, AS9100, or similar)
• Background in hazardous waste management, environmental reporting, or industrial hygiene
• Lean or continuous improvement experience

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret processes, workflows, and equipment layouts
• Effective communication and training facilitation abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more from the start of employment.

EEO:
Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.