HSE Generalist

General Duties

• Works closely with functional leaders to develop, implement, and maintain a written workplace HSE Program at the local level. This will include IOS 45001 and ISO 14001 Certifications.
• Assists with establishing and implementing HSE programs to assure the highest possible degree of workplace safety for employees, contractors, and guests while enabling us to reach our business goals.
• Counsels and trains employees on safety procedures and policies.
• Conducts or directs efforts to identify hazards thru monitoring to evaluate the safety of company systems and processes. Record and document findings thru appropriate Andritz systems and forms.
• Serves as a resource for administering required training thru the company’s Safety management program.
• Affixes to the preparation of incident investigations, reporting, recordkeeping, and metrics evaluation including customer generated information requests. Complete the monthly HSE Key Performance Indicators spreadsheet.
• Facilitates regular workplace and equipment inspections and audits including accurate documentation and timely closure of corrective actions. Maintain the plant’s Safety Action Log.
• Assists with establishing clear and visible safety and environmental awareness efforts at the local plant site level.
• Develops and implements appropriate emergency response systems in conjunction with the local plant site.
• Assists with managing HSE related activities, reviews, and initiatives to support implementation and improvement. Heavy concentration in assuring documentation that meets corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Affixes to the preparation of plant’s federal, state, and city environmental reports.
• Affixes to the implementation of pollution prevention programs at the local level.
• Affixes to the management of environmental processes to assure proper waste management and minimization practices in accordance with RCRA and TSCA regulatory requirements. Update the plant’s ESG Cockpit Tool with environmental data.
• Affixes to the management of environmental processes to assure proper surface and ground water management and spill and contingency planning. Perform periodic reviews and required reporting.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, problem solve, manage time, effectively and be an initiative taker.
• This individual must have leadership abilities and be an excellent communicator with exceptional people skills.
• Partners with site leadership to continuously improve the organization’s HSE practices and culture to achieve world class standards.
• Communication
• Must be an excellent communicator in both oral and written forums with exceptional people skills.
• Understand all applicable safety and environmental requirements and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, employees, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Must have superior confidence and comfort levels in 1/1 and group settings.
• HSE Excellence
• Regulatory knowledge and experience working under US regulations while capable of learning new regulations and applying this knowledge to achieve results would be beneficial.
• Must be able to demonstrate extreme multi-tasking capability and professionalism in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• HSE experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the paper industry would be beneficial. Strong Knowledge of HSE Regulations & Program requirements preferred.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to generate concise and accurate reports and presentation materials. The Safety Generalist may attend professional development classes/seminars to maintain proficiency for safety and environmental compliance.
• May require travel to North America locations with Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and lift < 35 lbs.