MPI Exeter Safety Engineer

What We Live By...

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are...

McWane Plant & Industrial (MPI) in Exeter, CA is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro-power, and flood control management. We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives).

MPI has one of the industry's largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products based out of Exeter, California. Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction.

In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc. At the McWane Family of Companies, we are the leader in delivering clean, safe drinking water around the world while focusing on the safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products. McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and has a longstanding commitment of support to the communities where we live and work.

Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a weekly pay schedule, M-F day shift and OT as required. 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.

SUMMARY

The Safety Engineer will develop, implement and maintain occupational safety and health procedures; audit organizational compliance and develop corrective action; oversee safety standards to equipment, provide training and support to area departments, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and provide guidance toward appropriate corrective action, maintain a working knowledge of statutory requirement related to the safety and health regulations.

Safety is First: Our People Come First!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Wears appropriate PPE, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Proactively promotes The McWane Way principles.
• Provide services that require Excellent presentation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and EPA regulations.
• Create and deliver hands-on, instructor-led, and virtual training sessions for groups of various sizes and backgrounds, focused on EHS impact.
• Coordinate industrial equipment to perform for hands-on demonstrations and evaluations
• Coordinate and facilitate the on-boarding efforts of new hires/operators and update new material as needed.
• Maintain Safety Documentation in compliance with MPI Exeterdocument retention requirements.
• Coordinates training courses, including classroom preparations.
• Manages data in spreadsheets, keeps records and prepares reports
• Remain current with industry training trends.
• Facilitate programs that enhance safety capabilities throughout the organization
• Updates and provides training materials to managers and/or employees
• Supervises and manages personnel performing administrative duties to track completion of training, scheduling of classes and resources, compile and prepare statistical information on training program status.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
• Requires 3 to 5 years of related experiencein safety engineering or management in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety standards and regulations.
• Solid computer experience which include proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of safety & training computer programs: Brainier, Cority and Pilliar
• Ability to maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wide range of temperatures, moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, odors, vibrations and varying noise levels.

Annual Salary Range: $60k-69k

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.