Senior Machine Guard Engineer

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Senior Machine Guard/ Safety Professional based out of EnSafe’s Hartford, CT office. 

EnSafe, is an employee-owned, global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide cutting-edge, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental

Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology with offices

operating within the US.  

What We Are Looking For

As a Senior Machine Guard/Safety Professional, you will work on a wide range of projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations. 

What You Will Be Doing:  

• Provide client and project management, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive machine safety projects.
• Conducting machine guarding compliance and risk assessments
• Lead technical teams working across multiple offices nationwide, problem-solving, and meeting with clients.
• Develop and implement machine guarding strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of EnSafe's clients.
• Oversee the training and development programs for machine guarding personnel.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and recommend effective machine-guarding measures.
• Stay abreast of the latest machine guarding technologies and integrate them into EnSafe's security solutions.
• Traveling to local and nationwide clients.  Overnight travel will be required at times.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (safety management, mechanical engineering, etc.). Advanced degrees or certifications (CSP,CMSE, CFSE etc.) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in machine design or machine guarding risk and compliance assessments, or a track record of successfully implementing machine guarding strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of machine guarding technologies, risk assessment, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of ANSI and ISO machine guarding standards.
• Specific experience in robotics safety (a big plus).

Ideally, you’ll also have any of the following…

• OSHA HAZWOPER training 
• Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE)
• Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE)
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) certifications
• Familiarity with the following H&S areas is a plus: safety inspections/audits, lockout-tagout, machine guarding, confined spaces, job safety assessments, and construction safety.

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients.  We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities.  We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards.  We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com