HSE Specialist

About the role

The HSE Specialist serves as a traveling safety resource supporting embedded (InHouse) employees working within customer facilities across the United States. This role evaluates workplace conditions, identifies risks, and influences safe work practices in environments not directly controlled by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage embedded InHouse personnel to reinforce safe work practices, maintain alignment with company HSE expectations, and address challenges associated with working in customer-controlled environments.
• Conduct HSE audits and field assessments at customer locations, evaluating operational practices, workplace conditions, and adherence to company standards and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate and assess the monthly self-performed audits of all facilities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Respond to deviations, incidents, and unexpected events, including participating in investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess hazards associated with ink handling operations, including flammable liquids, chemical exposure, drum and tote handling, and material transfer processes; recommend practical risk reduction measures.
• Identify, analyze, and report on HSE metrics and trends across multiple locations; provide actionable recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs tailored to a decentralized workforce; provide on-site coaching and reinforcement where feasible.
• Act as an HSE resource and liaison for the OFC team and customer facilities, providing guidance while maintaining professional relationships and respecting site-specific policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve processes, with a focus on reducing risk in customer-integrated operations.
• Conduct safety observations, hazard assessments, and safety culture evaluations, coaching employees and leaders on maintaining safe behaviors and strong operational discipline.
• Promote a human performance (HOP)-aligned safety culture, recognizing that systems drive behavior and working to identify and improve conditions that influence safe outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Professional safety certification preferred (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CHSP, CIH, CPE).
• 3-5+ years of experience in HSE roles within manufacturing, chemical handling, or similar environments preferred.
• Experience working with chemical products, flammable liquids, or ink/packaging operations strongly preferred.
• Experience working in multiple facilities or customer-facing environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with personal computers, databases, and related software tools required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Able to present information clearly, provide coaching, and respond effectively to questions or concerns.
• Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and respect when working within customer environments.

Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in remote and travel-based environments.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports a respectful, harassment-free work environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Free Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance w/ AD&D
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A