Safety Engineer

Responsibilities Your Role: We are seeking a hands‑on Safety Engineer to drive risk reduction and strengthen safety performance at our Louisville Foil Plant, a large-scale manufacturing facility with over 700 employees across multiple production lines and processes . This role is heavily focused on occupational safety and hazard control within a complex industrial environment that includes rolling mills, high-speed equipment, heat processes, and chemical exposure risks . You will spend significant time on the production floor partnering with operations, maintenance, and leadership to identify hazards, prevent serious injuries, and build a proactive safety culture . You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen! Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts across key plant hazards (machine guarding, LOTO, heat, noise, combustible dust, chemical exposure) Conduct and lead incident investigations and root cause analysis , driving corrective actions to closure Perform and support risk assessments and hazard analyses to reduce high‑potential events Influence and coach plant leadership and hourly workforce to improve safety behaviors and culture Partner with engineering and operations on capital projects, process changes, and safety design Maintain and improve EHS management systems and compliance programs (OSHA, EPA) Manage and utilize EHS systems (Gensuite) for tracking incidents, audits, and corrective actions Support industrial hygiene programs , safety training, and regulatory documentation Lead or participate in safety audits, inspections, and plant safety committees You will love it here if… You put safety first, always You are a safety‑first professional with strong field presence and influence You are someone who can balance compliance with practical risk reduction You have the ability to engage operators, supervisors, and leadership to drive change You are a candidate who wants to grow into broader EHS leadership roles Qualifications We Need You to Have: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science or related field , or an equivalent combination of experience and education which has imparted the required knowledge. 3+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk assessment methods Experience with: Incident investigation and root cause analysis Safety audits and inspections Employee engagement and training Icing On the Cake: CSP or ASP certification (or actively working toward certification) Experience in heavy manufacturing environments (e.g., metals, converting, chemical, or high‑speed production) Exposure to industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or air permitting Experience using EHS management systems (e.g., Gensuite) If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you! Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature? Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head‑on? Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work? Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection? Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available Equal Opportunity Statement RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr