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Safety Engineer III

Calgon Carbon Corporation
locationCatlettsburg, KY 41129, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/22/2026
Full Time
Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

Position: Safety Engineer III
Location: Big Sandy Plant – Catlettsburg, KY

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and retirement savings (401k)

Hours of work: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 40 Hrs/Wk - 50% work hours in office developing JSP, training, PHA, MOC, and 50% work hours out in facility conducting audits, behavior observations, addressing safety concerns and elimination of hazards

The Safety Engineer III is responsible for day-to-day safety functions of assigned locations(s) and development and implementation of global safety programs and initiatives including but not limited to Process Hazard Analysis, Combustible Dust, Contractor Safety and Behavior Based Safety. The Safety Engineer III is a high visibility role where the incumbent will work directly with all levels of the organization to ensure a safe work environment and lead the development and implementation of Calgon Carbon Corporation Safety Programs. The Safety Engineer III is expected to spend approximately 50% of his/her time working in the plant to assure a safe work environment and regulatory compliance. The remaining 50% of the time is spent on program development and implementation. The division of work is Assigned by the Safety Manager and will vary with operational need.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

  • Develops and implements key safety programs that assures a safe work environment
  • Advises site mangers in the interpretation, implementation and compliance of mandatory Federal, State and Local regulations and represents Calgon Carbon during inspections by OSHA and other authorities as needed
  • Works with Domestic Manufacturing Site Managers and Safety Committees to acquire, develop, prioritize and schedule training identified as required under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, job specific training from safety hazard assessments and general non-mandatory safety training
  • Works directly with shop floor employees and local management to understand and resolve safety concerns or issues
  • Implements programs to eliminate potential hazards in the workplace by working closely with Domestic Manufacturing Site Managers, Facilities Engineering, Research and Development and Site Safety Committees
  • Participates and provides information for corporate audits and works with facilities to maintain an acceptable level of compliance
  • Active member of the Global Safety Council and provides direction and assistance to all site Central Safety & Health Committees and subcommittees
  • Works with Domestic Manufacturing to coordinate Industrial Hygiene surveys
  • Required to facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and follow up on corrective actions
  • Participates and ensures incident investigations and root cause analysis are completed timely, proper recordkeeping is maintained and effectiveness of corrective actions


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required
  • 5-7 years Safety experience is required
  • Process Hazard Analysis is preferred
  • Process Safety Management is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran





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