Safety Engineer

About our group:

Seagate products help more people store, share, and protect their valuable digital content. With 97% of the world’s information being stored on hard drives, the rapid growth of digital data makes Seagate more important every day. 

Seagate is where the future is read and written, with continuous innovation proving that a hard drive is not “just” a hard drive. Find out how we are shaping a new era of storage as we craft the datasphere. 

As an industry leader, Seagate provides unique career opportunities to be part of today’s major technology shifts. They can be found around the globe and on our website.

The Seagate Derry / Londonderry Manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. We have over 1200 people working in our facility which is among the most advanced in the world, in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads using state of the art semiconductor equipment. These recording heads write information onto and read information from the recording disc, within the data storage device.
Our Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) team is committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment. We strive to create a culture of safety, sustainability and well-being by implementing comprehensive EHS programs that align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements and are certified to ISO standards.

The Safety Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation and management of various safety programs and initiatives. This position will require knowledge of relevant safety regulations, ISO standards and the ability to work cross functionally across the organisation to continuously improve our EHS performance. 
 

About the role - you will:

• Collaborate with the relevant Equipment, Facilities and Research/Development Engineering teams to ensure equipment is procured, installed and maintained to meet EHS requirements
• Enhance our contractor management program to further improve selection, training and work practices to minimise EHS risks during infrastructure upgrades, and equipment installation and maintenance activities
• Co-ordinate cross-functional risk assessments to manage the risks from current and emerging technologies to proactively eliminate/control hazards
• Perform regular internal audits and inspections to monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards to drive improvements in safety performance
• Provide guidance and support to employees on safety-related matters and promote a culture of safety awareness and to drive best practices.
• Investigate and analyse incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest safety regulations and best practices in the industry.
   

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related safety or engineering field.
• Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience, or a higher degree without experience, or a recognised safety qualification
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, builds and maintains positive internal/external collaborative relationships
• Committed to continuous improvement and identification of safe work methods, equipment and processes
• Ability to problem solve and influence key stakeholders 
• Self-motivated and capable of organising and prioritising work tasks
   

Your experience includes:

•  A strong background in safety or engineering, preferably with experience in one or more or the following areas: equipment safety, contractor management, ergonomics, emergency response, fire safety, chemical safety, industrial hygiene

You Might Also Have:

• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Manufacturing/industrial experience 
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH/CertIOSH/GradIOSH, working towards CMIOSH preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO management system requirements
   

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Monday 14th April 2025.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.

Any costs associated with obtaining a right to work in the UK (e.g. visa fees and health surcharge) will be borne by the applicant.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

Employees wishing to be considered for the above post should submit your completed application through SAP - Seagate Careers, or through Career Discovery.

At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. To see all vacancies that Seagate has available, please sign up - Register with our Talent Network for career updates and to be considered for future opportunities. 

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
 

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Company Benefits:

• Health – Bupa Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
   

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None