Responsibilities
To support H-E-B Partners, Customers, and third-party stakeholders, our Enterprise Safety Team ensures issuance and administration of corporate safety training, policies, and programs.As a Human Factors Engineer, you'll be assigned to a Division, supporting corporate objectives related to cost reduction and containment in safety and injury prevention. You'll provide design and technical assistance, consulting support, trend analysis, development / facilitation of training initiatives, and implement safety and accident prevention programs to ensure a safe place to work and shop.Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to coach and mentor?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... strong knowledge of the human engineering principles, standards / regulations of OSHA, NFPA, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to serve as subject matter expert on injury prevention?We are looking for:- a related degree, professional license, or certificationWhat is the work?Safety / Investigating / Auditing:- Applies specialized knowledge in human factors / ergonomics engineering, safety standards, OSHA standards, NFPA regulations, human factors, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies to safety and injury prevention in assigned Division(s)- Communicates / collaborates with Facility, Regional, and Division leaders on ergonomics and safety management in all areas of respective operations- Reviews / designs job tasks to effectively manage physical demands with sound ergonomic principles- Coordinates with on-site medical services to review injury exposures for ergonomic root causes, change management- Supports Enterprise Safety staff in their daily safety responsibilities- Provides support to work injury investigations for litigation defense- Supports OSHA serious injury procedures, specifically for investigation and root cause analysis- Supports industrial ergonomics assessments and safety reviews of division facilities; ensures compliance of OSHA, NFPA, and related local, state, and federal policies, standards, and guidelinesTraining / Mentoring:- Supports Divisional and Regional Safety Advisors / Specialists and Safety Trainers in their daily work; specifically emphasizes knowledge related to human factors and ergonomics- Coaches / trains management and Partners in OSHA and federal policies, standards, guidelines, and safety initiatives, best practices, and safe behaviors- Coaches / trains Partners on information related to human factors and ergonomic exposures to minimize risk of body mechanics-related injuriesWhat is your background?- A related degree or comparable professional licensing or certification- 3+ years of experience in retail or industrial ergonomics safety- Experience applying anthropometric data- Experience in ergonomic assessment tools and strategy- Professional Safety / Ergonomics / Engineer certification / license (preferred)- Valid Texas driver's licenseDo you have what it takes to be a Human Factors Engineer at H-E-B?- Strong knowledge of the application of standards / regulations of OSHA and federal safety and health policies and the application of ergonomics principles- Understanding of human factors science, theories, models, and research methodologies and anthropometric data- Strong PC usage skills (software, systems, H-E-B network)- Strong interpersonal and coaching / mentoring skills- Verbal / written communication skills- Analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills- Project management skills; attention to detail- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)- Ability to drive for results while maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels- Ability to deliver presentations to various audiencesCan you...- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment- Lead or collaborate with a team of ergonomics professionals- Travel to facilities throughout the H-E-B network with possible overnight stays- Work extended hours and flexible schedules, including some nights and weekends03-2023