HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER
Location : Cameron, TX
Department : Production
Status : Exempt
Reports to : Operations Manager
Schedule : Mon–Thu 8 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM, Fri 8 : 00 AM–2 : 30 PM
Compensation : $70,000–$90,000
Overview
This role leads company-wide safety programs, audits, training, and compliance efforts. You will partner with production leadership to identify risks, improve processes, and strengthen the overall safety culture.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain company safety programs, procedures, and policies
- Run inspections, audits, and risk assessments and drive corrective actions
- Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct root-cause analysis, and document findings
- Ensure OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance
- Lead safety training, onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing education
- Maintain all required safety records, permits, and documentation
- Support production with safe work practices that meet schedule and quality expectations
- Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes for safety impacts
- Oversee PPE compliance, respirator programs, confined space and hot work practices
- Manage crane, forklift, rigging, and Lockout / Tagout programs
- Reinforce safe work practices across teams and departments
- Lead emergency response planning and drills
- Serve as the primary contact for inspectors, auditors, and outside safety partners
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field3+ years of safety or industrial safety experience (manufacturing preferred)OSHA 30 required; CSP, ASP, CHST or similar a plusStrong working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practicesStrong communication and training skillsSkilled in investigations, reporting, and documentationAbility to influence and drive safety culture improvementHigh professionalism, integrity, and discretionWork Environment
Split between office and production floorFrequent walking, inspections, and hands-on assessmentsRequires consistent alertness and focused attentionPPE in production areas : steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, long pants; gloves recommended