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HSSE Machine Safety Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

HSSE Machine Safety Engineer

Jefferson City, MO

General Information:

As Machinery Safety Engineer you will report directly to the Jefferson City Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental manager and act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for machine risk assessment, functional safety for machinery, and machine safeguarding according to industry consensus (regional/local) and internal business standards. We are looking for a professional who has a holistic view and understands the complexities in processes of change and project management. You will work closely with factory operations, engineering, and maintenance teams and take an active role in the decision-making process to advise and support the implementation of safety critical controls for industrial machinery capital projects and upgrades. You will take a lead role in identifying and sharing transferrable practices, evaluating, and developing local machine safety competency. In your role as a Machine Safety Engineer at Hitachi Energy Jefferson City you will be part of our success by:

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation in the scope of machine safety.
  • Support the build of organizational capability by providing machine safety training and development of people competency (technical) at Jefferson City.
  • Lead the deployment strategy and plan for successful cross-functional implementation of relevant internal corporate and consensus standards in the scope of machine safety.
  • Support the investigation process of incidents (including near misses, recordable injuries) to determine root causes and prepare corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Support response and containment actions to emergencies related to machine safety.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement of the machine safety process.
  • Provide technical safety advice and risk review for capital projects related to machinery, tools, and equipment, cooperating with internal global process and equipment technical experts and key equipment suppliers.
  • Provide support in defining necessary scope for preventative maintenance plans to be implemented on machinery / equipment.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (HSE education or similar experiences is desirable).
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Understanding of the requirements relevant to ANSI Machine Safety, ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - Fundamental concepts, general principles of design.
  • +5 years of relevant experience with an emphasis on machine safety process/program management, maintenance, risk assessment and design.
  • Experience reading and designing diagrams in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
  • You have pro-active mindset to self-initiate actions and take decisions.
  • You have excellent communication and influencing skills to address and build trust with people on different organizational levels.
  • Preferred:
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CMSE, CSP)
  • Experience with represented workforce.
  • Ability to work within and support matrixed leadership and functional teams.

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Client-provided location(s): Jefferson City, MO, USA
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-95466
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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