The Health, Safety, & Environmental Specialist coordinates the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
Key Functions / Duties
- Foster a positive safety culture through effective awareness and incentive initiatives.
- Maintain continuous compliance with HSE standards and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports accurately and on time.
- Develop and implement site-specific HSE standards and programs to achieve best-in-class performance.
- Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and shipments in accordance with regulations.
- Provide training and coaching on HSE programs to ensure employee understanding and engagement.
- Support incident investigations using root cause analysis tools, assisting with corrective action development and implementation.
- Participate in the emergency response team, equipped with the skills and knowledge to address HSE emergencies.
- Manage contractor safety programs to minimize risks associated with construction and trade activities.
- Coordinate HSE training, risk reduction efforts, and improvement projects.
- Engage in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and HSE committee meetings.
- Serve as backup to the HSE Manager as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, HSE, or a related field.In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DOT), with experience in the chemical industry.Familiarity with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, and job hazard analysis preferred.Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with computer systems and a willingness to learn new tools.Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.Flexibility to adjust work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, to meet operational needs.Physical Requirements
Ability to lift a maximum of 50-75 lbs as needed.Requires sitting, walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders daily to complete tasks.OOJ - 37960