Electrical Safety Specialist

Boston Metal seeks a motivated, collaborative, insightful, creative and meticulous Electrical Safety Specialist to support our mission of tapping into a sustainable future… safely . In this role, you will work as part of a team and will interface with various Boston Metal stakeholders from across the organization to implement Boston Metal’s EHS program within a fast-paced, start-up environment. We would like to hear how your professional and personal experiences position you to be part of our team and how you will be instrumental in creating a world-class safety program at Boston Metal.

• Develop, train, coach or mentor – in risk assessment, safe work practices, job hazard analysis, standard operating procedures, and process hazard analysis.
• Support the creation and implementation of high hazard EHS programs, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO), monitor results and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct or participate in equipment inspections, audits and incident investigations, identifying system causes, crafting corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and tracking CAPAs to closure.
• Evaluate engineering and/or architectural designs for safety concerns, specifically electrical safety.
• Assist with contractor safety management programs.
• Ensure proper calibration and operation of safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and maintenance.
• Actively participate in Boston Metal’s EHS Committee, catalyzing our drive for safety culture.

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in heavy manufacturing, robotics, energy storage or power industries. Primary metals/metallurgical industry experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, NFPA 70E and NEC/IBC regulations as they pertain to electrical safety, with an emphasis on high energy DC power systems. Practical experience applying these regulations and developing or implementing lockout/tagout (LOTO) programs is a plus.
• Minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering (A/E) or scientific disciplines from an ABET-accredited institution. A minimum 15 years A/E, heavy industry experience may be substituted.
• Professional certifications, specifically Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Master Electrician designation are highly desirable.
• Speak, read and write English fluently. Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with database systems and modeling software is a plus.
• Collaborate and communicate across various levels and groups in an organization to achieve results.
• Have a bias for action, a bias for quality and a healthy appreciation of detail.
• Are open to learning new things, admitting what you don’t know, while sharing what you do.
• Insightful and creative, connecting the dots to generate new ideas and effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to grow into and expand upon a role, seeking opportunities to add value.

Benefits

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, extremely high temperatures, occasional exposure to moving equipment the risks of which are minimized through compliance with the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and established safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information:

You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical. We operate pilot plants and labs and many of our staff members are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and you should be prepared to do so as well when necessary.

We are people first with a comprehensive benefits package that can be customized to fit your needs. Our full benefits package offers health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick & holidays, health savings account with a company contribution, dependent care account plan, paid parental and bonding leave and a 401k with company matching provision.

Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This Electrical Safety Specialist position offers a competitive salary within the range of $83,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.