HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Cameron
Posted on: November 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER Location: Cameron, TX Department: Production Status: Exempt Reports to: Operations Manager Schedule: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–2:30 PM Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 Overview This role leads company-wide safety programs, audits, training, and compliance efforts. You will partner with production leadership to identify risks, improve processes, and strengthen the overall safety culture. What You’ll Do • Develop and maintain company safety programs, procedures, and policies • Run inspections, audits, and risk assessments and drive corrective actions • Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct root-cause analysis, and document findings • Ensure OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory compliance • Lead safety training, onboarding, toolbox talks, and ongoing education • Maintain all required safety records, permits, and documentation • Support production with safe work practices that meet schedule and quality expectations • Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes for safety impacts • Oversee PPE compliance, respirator programs, confined space and hot work practices • Manage crane, forklift, rigging, and Lockout/Tagout programs • Reinforce safe work practices across teams and departments • Lead emergency response planning and drills • Serve as the primary contact for inspectors, auditors, and outside safety partners • Perform other duties as assigned What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field • 3 years of safety or industrial safety experience (manufacturing preferred) • OSHA 30 required; CSP, ASP, CHST or similar a plus • Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety practices • Strong communication and training skills • Skilled in investigations, reporting, and documentation • Ability to influence and drive safety culture improvement • High professionalism, integrity, and discretion Work Environment • Split between office and production floor • Frequent walking, inspections, and hands-on assessments • Requires consistent alertness and focused attention • PPE in production areas: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, long pants; gloves recommended

Keywords: Orion Talent, Killeen , HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER, Engineering , Cameron, Texas