Safety Engineer

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

Job Summary

The Safety Engineer is critical for ensuring the safety of individuals, equipment, and the environment by identifying hazards, developing safety protocols, and implementing safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze workplace processes, equipment, and environments to identify potential hazards and assess associated risks, with an emphasis on ergonomics

Develop and implement safety procedures, policies, and standards to prevent accidents and injuries, including Process Safety Management / Risk Management Programs

Create and deliver technical training programs to employees and management on safety procedures, emergency protocols, and regulatory compliance, including Lockout / Tagout programs

Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices

Identify potential hazards associated with job functions and equipment, then present and implement corrective actions

Participate in accident and incident investigations to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Stay informed of changes to OSHA and EPA regulations impacting the facility

Present solutions for maintaining or achieving compliance with regulatory requirements

Contribute to the design and selection of safe equipment and systems, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Evaluate new equipment for safety requirements, such as machine guarding and interlocks

Communicate safety information effectively to all levels of the organization

Collaborate with plant engineers, maintenance, and technical specialists on safety initiatives

Maintain records as required by policy, practice, and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Profile

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering

Experience with Lockout / Tagout, machine guarding, workstation design a must

Experience with PSM / RMP programs preferred

Minimum 2-5 years experience in an industrial setting

Firm understanding of OSHA General Industry standards. Familiarity with EPA standards a plus

Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques (5-why, Fishbone, FMEA) highly desired.

Required Skills

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex safety concepts and instructions to diverse audiences

Detail-oriented mindset committed to excellence and continuous improvement

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Proactive and adaptable; a driver for change

Work Environment

This role is in office and on the manufacturing floor.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job / classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employe

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