Senior Safety Engineer

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer

Location: Welcome, NC 27374

Job Type: 6-month contract

Job Description:

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to support and strengthen its safety, health, and environmental programs. This onsite role plays a key part in driving a proactive safety culture where incidents are preventable and risk mitigation is a shared responsibility. The Senior Safety Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain safety and environmental programs aligned with regulatory requirements and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive a culture where safety incidents are preventable through proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Develop, implement, and publish safety and environmental programs aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Design and deliver safety and environmental training for associates, supervisors, managers, contractors, and visitors
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and ergonomic assessments to identify and reduce risk
• Analyze incident and loss data to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Review, interpret, and update site standards, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification requirements
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and develop preventive measures
• Evaluate new technical developments for applicability to manufacturing processes
• Maintain required records and prepare reports to meet corporate and regulatory standards
• Audit safety and environmental program implementation by affected personnel
• Coordinate and support emergency response planning and activities
• Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal objectives and regulatory requirements
• Actively participate in Safety & Environmental Committee activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health & Environment , Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in safety and environmental roles within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse audiences
• Self‑motivated, confident professional with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sustainability or environmental compliance initiatives
• Prior involvement in ISO certification audits and continuous improvement activities
• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis and risk assessment