Safety Coordinator

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and other relevant safety regulations. This role is critical in maintaining a safe work environment by conducting inspections, training employees, and identifying potential hazards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Your daily work may include, but is not limited to:

• Compliance & Safety Programs

  • Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.

  • Develop and implement workplace safety policies and procedures.

  • Maintain and update the facility’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

• Training & Employee Engagement

  • Develop and lead safety training programs, including new hire orientation, hazard communication, PPE use, emergency response, and equipment safety.

  • Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce best practices.

  • Promote a culture of safety by engaging employees and management in proactive safety initiatives.

• Incident Investigation & Reporting

  • Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and injuries to determine root causes.

  • Prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.

  • Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and logs in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Hazard Identification & Risk Management

  • Identify potential workplace hazards and implement corrective measures.

  • Recommend and oversee the implementation of ergonomic and safety improvements.

  • Ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment.

  • Emergency Preparedness

  • Develop and update emergency response plans and procedures.

  • Coordinate fire drills, evacuation plans, and first-aid training.

  • Serve as the point of contact for safety-related emergencies.

Professional qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

• Strong understanding of Cal/OSHA regulations, hazard communication (HazCom), and industrial safety best practices.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Personal skills

• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills; ability to conduct risk assessments and investigations

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

• Comfortable speaking to members at all levels of the organization

• Good planning skills and ability to effectively multi task

• Track record of successfully implementing safety improvements in your organization

• Able to see the bigger picture and know that the journey never ends

• Experience leading without having formal leadership responsibility

• Highly spirited and able to successfully motivate stakeholders

• Good planning skills and ability to effectively multi-task

• Able to develop and communicate a solid strategy

• Change management comes naturally

• Have a “can do” attitude and be able to do what it takes to succeed

We offer

The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At Dytran/HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

One company – HBK

Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a global leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition, and analytics. Additionally, we provide services and collaboration for various R&D, production and in-operation applications.

Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively.

HBK is a subsidiary of Spectris plc and employs around 3000 people worldwide. Our product eco system covers all layers from sensors, electronics, to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end users of the entire tool chain focusing on analytics and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM and system integrator partners and customers integrating our products into their own offering and solution. Our product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base and covers many industries.

We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, USA, and China and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers worldwide in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Benefits Highlight

We believe that work is what we do so we can do other things: to that end, HBK offers paid time off to all new hires in addition to 11 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, and a Volunteer Day. We match up to 5% of your 401k deferrals and you are immediately vested in those funds. Our medical and dental plans with the country’s top providers are excellent. Not to mention we offer tuition reimbursement to employees after six months of employment.

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK's employees. This allows for a good balance bet

ween work and family life and for the constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States on a full-time basis and will not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, screening, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, pay, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, religious dress practice, religious grooming practice, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state, or local law. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.