Safety Engineer

Idaho Environmental Coalition

$77K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or industrial safety.
  • Certified Safety Professional certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Certified Safety Specialist certification or willingness to obtain.
  • 5-7 years of experience in industrial safety.
  • Proficiency in OSHA regulations and DOE Order compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Review and develop safety documents for compliance with industrial safety requirements.
  • Attend pre-job briefings and monitor task performance for safety issues.
  • Identify and mitigate safety hazards using industrial safety principles.
  • Evaluate line management's implementation of safety programs and conduct follow-up assessments.
  • Review design modifications for industrial safety criteria and attend related meetings.
  • Prepare work status reports and meet with management to discuss findings.
  • Analyze accident data and assist in investigations to determine root causes.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Support for obtaining professional certifications.
Full Job Description
Work Location: Site/IWTU

Shift Schedule: 4x10's Wednesday-Saturday

Salary Grade: 15 Salary Range Min $77,635 Mid $99,195 Max $120,755

Position Purpose:

Performs safety and health functions as assigned by management. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Provides industrial safety (IS) support to ICP Projects as assigned. Identifies, interprets, and assists management in the implementation of industrial safety functional requirements at IWTU. Assesses operations and line organizations regarding the adequacy of Industrial Safety program implementation. Implements the safety and health home organization's interpretations of requirements regarding OSHA regulations, DOE Order, consensus standards, and other DOE contract requirements. Serves as a technical expert to management in the development, maintenance, and implementation of Industrial Safety programs at IWTU, and is empowered to make decisions and recommendations with concurrence from management. This position works with a team of industrial safety professionals and industrial hygienists to develop concepts and techniques that provide solutions to complex IS situations. The IS would be involved in a broad range of IS topical areas, including hazardous waste operations requiring the IS to be trained in general industrial and construction safety, as well as environmental remediation. Must be able to work effectively under self-direction, including prioritizing tasks and assignments. Supports Company goals for operational excellence, Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS). The IS will also provide industrial hygiene technical support under the guidance of an industrial hygienist.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience):

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science or industrial safety.

Special Requirements/Training:

Must be a Certified Safety Professional or have the ability to obtain that certification.

License(s) or Certification(s) Required:

Must be a Certified Safety Specialist or have the ability to obtain that certification.

Position Responsibilities:

Review/develop Project, task and/or facility-level documents to ensure industrial safety requirements are identified and implemented. Participate in assessments/reviews as assigned. Review and comment on Company industrial safety document.

Attend pre-job briefings; observe activities and work areas during task performance. Address industrial safety concerns and issues with employees. Provide feedback to work processes on observed industrial safety issues.

Identify, analyze and mitigate safety hazards through application of basic industrial safety principles, theories and concepts. Seek input and support of other safety related disciplines as needed. Follow work control processes in MCP-101, MCP-3562 and other company procedures. Participate in planning and review of work activities. Review and approve work control documents. Serve on Hazard Evaluation Groups as assigned.

Monitor and evaluate line management's implementation of industrial safety requirements and programs. Schedule and conduct assessments as needed; discuss findings with line management to determine corrective actions. Support implementation of corrective actions through follow-up assessments as needed. Document and track issues in Company issue management system.

Review new/modified systems, structures and components. Provide industrial safety-related design criteria requirements; review design of new/modified facilities. Attend design/project meetings as needed.

Prepare work status reports as requested. Status accomplishments to objectives or assignments. Meet periodically with management to discuss work performance and activities.

Attend required training, professional development meetings and safety meetings commensurate with position responsibilities.

Analyze data related to accidents and near misses. Assist management and employee safety team members on accident investigation and in determining the root cause in accordance with Company procedures. Assist management in completion of accident documentation. Discuss with the appropriate manager the case management of day-away accidents.

Must apply by 10:00 PM MST, midnight EST, on July 9, 2026.

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