Health, Safety, Environmental, & Security Specialist

Location: Gastonia, NC

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

The HSES Specialist will drive excellence and innovation by providing strategic and tactical leadership in the development and implementation of the facility’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security programs and initiatives. The HSES Specialist will be highly involved with training, development, and maintenance of the site Safety Management System to promote continuous improvement in safety performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all existing and future applicable laws and regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), the Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA), and Lubrizol standards and policies.
• Provide technical support and training to plant personnel regarding HSES regulations and standards.
• Lead hazard assessment activities that include safety inspections, investigations, industrial hygiene surveys, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Maintain, update, and ensure compliance with site safety processes that include hazard communications, confined space entry, hot work, lockout/tagout, and working at heights.
• Ensure compliance with all HSES regulatory programs that include OSHA, medical surveillance, PSM, RMP, DOT, TSCA, SPCC, SWPP, and RCRA.
• Interface with government agencies and the public on environmental matters and requirements related to operations at the facility.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental permits and other routine and non-routine submittals for the appropriate environmental media in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate with the site emergency response team during training, drills, and emergency response.
• Participate in site safety committee meetings and ensure adequate response to safety concerns.
• Partner with all levels of the plant to support the facility’s compliance with RC14001.
• Assist the HSES manager with site security programs and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in an industrial environment, including co-op/intern experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities combined with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any of the BCSP Certifications are a plus, including CSP, ASP, GSP, CHMM, OHST, CSHM, STS, etc.

Work Environment

• Working in a chemical plant environment.
• Working with all required PPE, including but not limited to steel toe shoes, long sleeves & pants, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator.
• Periodically lifting and handling objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time during the day.
• Working while exposed to inclement weather while moving throughout the plant during the workday as required.
• Working overtime as needed.
• Completing and maintaining safety training and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.