Senior Safety Engineer
jeffersonville pv cells
📍 jeffersonville indiana united states🕐 4mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.
Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **"Make the Difference"** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at **CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs and procedures specific to manufacturing processes involving hazardous materials.
* Conduct OSHA-mandated safety training sessions for employees, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Emergency Response, and other required topics.
* Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other relevant federal, state, and local safety regulations.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
* Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to integrate safety measures into the design and operation of equipment and processes.
* Lead safety training sessions and workshops for employees.
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Manage emergency response plans related to hazardous materials incidents and coordinate drills and exercises.
* Maintain accurate safety documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), permits, inspection reports, training logs, and audit records.
* Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies.
* Recommend improvements in engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize risks.
* Stay current on industry best practices, emerging safety technologies, and changes in regulatory requirements.
* Lead Lockout/Tagout procedure development and training.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
* Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or OSHA Authorized Trainer preferred.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in safety engineering within a manufacturing environment handling hazardous materials preferred.
* Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, HAZMAT regulations, NFPA codes, and environmental compliance.
* Demonstrated experience in delivering OSHA safety training and maintaining compliance documentation.
* Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and incident investigations.
* Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in safety management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
**Working Conditions:**
* Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to hazardous chemicals, noise, and industrial equipment.
* Will require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to strict safety protocols.
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