Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer New Bern, NC / Full-time Responsibilities Work closely with site management to plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs that comply with all OSHA regulations, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all employees. Establish and maintain up-to-date health and safety programs in accordance with approved standards, providing functional leadership to management. Act as a representative for ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001. Perform and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHA). Recommend process and product safety features that reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards. Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, ensuring compliance. Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine compliance with OSHA standards. Report and review findings from accident investigations and facility inspections. Administer required compliance reports to corporate and site management. Inform site management immediately of any health or safety matters requiring a report to a government agency. Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations. Provide support and direction for factory safety committees. Identify and provide a mandatory safety training program for associates and contractors. Audit and provide counsel on the health and safety performance of each plant component, keeping management informed. Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams to facilitate emergency responses. Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and develop ways to manage health issues and concerns. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Four‑Year College degree in Safety – Required. 3‑5 years of safety experience – Required. Knowledge of OSHA and EPA guidelines. Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ASP (Associate Safety Professional) is a plus. Travel percentage – 10%. Pay & Benefits Pay range: $78,000 – $104,000. Incentive plan: Annual bonus with a target 5% of base salary. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP). Healthcare and dependent‑care FSA, HSA participation starting the first day of the month following hire. Wellness plan allowing employees to earn lower medical care premiums. 401(k) retirement plan with a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of contributions and an annual profit‑sharing contribution. Two weeks of paid vacation for all non‑temporary new hires below Director level; vacation entitlement increases with service. Unlimited paid vacation for Director and above. 40 hours of paid sick leave (or state/local minimum for non‑production line). 40 hours of paid personal leave for production line. 12 paid holidays per year (up to 8 hours per day). Adoption reimbursement program, perks at work, BSH employee purchase program. Ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone, and company vehicle for eligible positions. Equal Opportunity BSH is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class. BSH is an EOE/AA employer. We participate in EVerify. #J-18808-Ljbffr BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America