**Description** **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field + Previous experience with safety and health issues. Extensive experience may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree. + Knowledge in the application of government regulations in regard to general, chemical and explosives safety. Able to communicate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies. + Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management. **Responsibilities:** · Inspects all operations being performed on a daily basis, such as production, plant maintenance, and storage of material, for compliance with company and government regulations. · Inspects all fire extinguishers that are installed on a regular monthly schedule; inspect stretchers, emergency lights, chemical storage, and Haz-Mat equipment. · Writes reports implementing the safety program, trains employees, inspects the facility for adequate fire protection and ensures that all equipment is in good working condition. · Maintains safety files and records. · Corrects working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, and safety standards; develops loss control programs; and devises methods to evaluate safety programs. · Responsible for and makes recommendations for compliance with federal and state regulations. · Escorts employees of all agencies conducting safety, fire, and physical security audits of the facility. · Assesses new developments in the health and safety field that may have an application to the company’s operations. · Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company. · Promotes and encourages participation in safety, health, and environmental programs. · Assist supervisors in immediate investigation of all injury accidents and near-miss accidents during the 2nd shift and report findings to the Safety Manager. · Conduct noise surveys. · Perform other duties or tasks as needed or assigned by the Safety Manager. **EOE/VET/DISABLED**