Safety Engineer
Smyrna (Rutherford County) Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
Position Title
Safety Engineer
Function
Human Resources
Site / Location of Position
US - Smyrna, TN
Legal Entity
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)
Posting Description
Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. We're currently looking for a Safety Engineer supporting our Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) located throughout the United States. This position is based out of our Smyrna, TN site, but will require travel 50-75% of the time.
Job Functions
· Serve as the lead contact and subject matter expert for safety/industrial Hygiene/ergonomic issues. This position is very hands–on and requires problem solving skills.
· Participate in development of safety strategies and objective with non-mfg. safety manager and PDC management.
· Review current safety programs/policies/practices to determine their adequacy and develop/update and implement as needed. Conduct risk analysis, compliance audits, etc. to identify areas where safety improvements are recommended. Work with the on site team to develop and implement countermeasures.
· Develop and conduct safety general and compliance training as needed.
· Facilitate investigation for work related incidents to determine causes and preventive measures.
· Perform safety data analytics for PDC and forecast scenarios. Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
· Review plans and specifications for new machinery, equipment or processes, to ensure safety requirements have been met.
· Develop safety business cases for new programs and upgrade to existing Minimum Qualifications
· Extensive knowledge of State and Federal safety standards.
· Demonstrated experience in selling safety concepts and solutions to management.
· Demonstrated experience in developing and conducting safety training virtually and in person.
· Demonstrated experience with conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, etc. Demonstrated experience in facilitating, development, and implementation of recommended countermeasures.
· Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
· Demonstrated experience in leading/working with cross-functional teams on successfully implementing safety programs and processes.
· Knowledge and demonstrated experience with key safety standards including lockout/tagout, confined space, machine guarding, hazard communication, etc.
· Minimum of 3 years or more of related experience at a professional level required; preferably in adistribution center/warehouseenvironment
· B.S. Degree in Engineering or Safety or related field with a minimum of 3 plus years of experience in safety/ergonomics/IH.
· Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Access and Power point. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including email and telephonic.
· Travel: 50-75% Domestic travel in a year.
All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.