Industrial Safety Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Safety Engineer

Department: Quality and Safety Assurance

Reports to: Director, Quality and Safety Assurance

Location: Longmont, CO

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Industrial Safety Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving processes and systems to reduce safety-related risks by enhancing workplace safety and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role is critical to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the SENS R&D and manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, EIA and other relevant safety standards.
• Keep up to date with changes in safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits.
• Develop and implement safety programs tailored to SENS development and industrial operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Customer Service, and Production teams to integrate safety into design, production, and field service processes.
• Create and maintain safety documentation, including policies, procedures, manuals and others.
• Chair company-wide cross-functional Safety Committee.
• Develop and implement a safety training program.
• Provide training and education to SENS employees and visitors on safety protocols and practices.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and responsibility at all organizational levels.
• Conduct detailed hazard analyses of equipment, processes, and facilities to identify and prioritize safety risks and take actions to proactively prevent incidences and near-misses.
• Use a quantified risk prioritization strategy such as Risk Priority Number (RPN) to guide next steps.
• Evaluate new product and manufacturing equipment designs for safety compliance and risks before use and/or implementation in production or in the field.
• Assist cross-functional teams to investigate safety incidents and near-misses; and determine root causes to implement corrective actions to preclude recurrence.
• Analyze data to track safety performance metrics and identify trends or high-risk behaviors.
• Develop processes and systems for safety risk management reporting, records, and improvement.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects to minimize safety-related risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in safety analysis tools and software.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) highly desirable.
• 4-6 years of experience in industrial safety engineering, preferably in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment or within the energy industry.
• Proficiency in EH&S software tools and reporting systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift or move up to 40 pounds.

BASE COMPENSATION: $85,000 - $96,000 is the projected range base salary for this role depending on the candidate's overall qualifications and experience. You may also be eligible to receive a bonus and benefits.

We offer a motivating total compensation package, inclusive of our Bonus Incentive Program and generous paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability programs, life insurance, and a 401k matching program.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

SENS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Employment opportunities at SENS are available to all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.