Safety Health & Environmental Specialist

Safety Health & Environmental Specialist

The Safety Health & Environmental Specialist promotes excellence in Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability at the site by providing SH&E guidance, support, and training. This role ensures daily compliance with applicable government laws/regulations as well as company policies.

• Foster a culture where Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability are ingrained as a core value.
• Cook up and maintain assessments to identify hazards and partner with onsite teams to develop and execute action plans to eliminate identified hazards.
• Provide support, guidance, and leadership for site SH&E programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight of incident investigations; ensure follow-up actions are completed and records/documentation are maintained.
• Analyze SH&E conditions and recommend changes to continuously improve facility performance; participate on the SH&E committee.
• Conduct risk assessments for existing jobs and for new equipment/processes.
• Maintain an “audit-ready” state of compliance with internal SH&E policies/procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and SOPs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to worker safety and environmental protection.
• Maintain and report accurate SH&E data and metrics at the site and in designated systems.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with applicable Security and SH&E guidelines.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in safety, health, environmental, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in a Safety & Health role (or related field) in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements; ability to interpret and communicate applicable regulations.
• Ability to make well-informed decisions in routine and non-routine situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally to influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail- and results-oriented.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional SH&E certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH).
• Understanding of ISO 14001, OHSAS/ISO 45001, LEAN, and TPM concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment.