Health Safety Engineer

Westminster, MD Open
Advantage Technical is looking for Health Safety Engineer in Westminster, MD. This local job opportunity with ID 3676500001 is live since 2026-05-14 20:15:16.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer

Salary: $85,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

  • Week 1: Monday–Thursday (9-hour days), Friday (8 hours)
  • Week 2: Monday–Thursday (9-hour days), Friday Off
  • Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineer to lead safety, compliance, and environmental initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying workplace risks, implementing mitigation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

  • Conduct facility-wide risk assessments across processes, equipment, chemicals, and work environments
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies using the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, PPE)
  • Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA) for critical operations
  • Evaluate safety impact of new equipment, layouts, and process changes
  • Analyze incident trends, near misses, and injuries to prevent recurrence
  • Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives

Incident Response & Compliance

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for safety incidents, investigations, and reporting
  • Lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
  • Support regulatory audits and inspections (OSHA/MOSH, ATF, DCMA, and customer audits)
  • Maintain accurate safety and environmental records and reporting systems

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Management

  • Oversee hazardous waste handling, vendor coordination, and waste profiling
  • Maintain chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and exposure monitoring
  • Ensure proper labeling, storage, and environmental compliance across the facility

Training & Leadership

  • Lead Safety Committee meetings and track action items
  • Develop and coordinate safety training programs (HazCom, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Fire Safety, CPR/First Aid, etc.)
  • Track training completion and maintain compliance records
  • Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and accountability
  • Promote a proactive, safety-first culture

Facility & Emergency Preparedness

  • Conduct routine safety inspections of building and production areas
  • Support emergency preparedness efforts, including fire drills and evacuation procedures
  • Ensure contractor safety compliance

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in HSE, safety engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related role within an industrial environment
  • Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Experience leading incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices

Preferred

  • Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30
  • Experience in regulated environments (ISO, AS9100, or similar)
  • Background in hazardous waste management, environmental reporting, or industrial hygiene
  • Lean or continuous improvement experience

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret processes, workflows, and equipment layouts
  • Effective communication and training facilitation abilities
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Required Skills