Sr HSE Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal HSE regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
• Stay updated on new laws, standards, and industry best practices
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents
• Determine root causes and track corrective actions
• Maintain accurate documentation and report findings to management
• Develop and deliver safety training programs (e.g., PPE, hazard communication, emergency response)
• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns
• Ensure employees are properly trained and certified
• Conduct routine site inspections and safety audits
• Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures
• Track and follow up on identified deficiencies
• Create and update HSE policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Ensure policies align with legal and corporate requirements
• Communicate expectations clearly to all employees
• Track HSE performance metrics (TCIR, DART, near misses)
• Analyze trends to improve safety performance
• Prepare reports for leadership and regulatory bodies
• Drive continuous improvement programs (e.g., behavior-based safety)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Preferred Certifications: CSP, ASP, SMP, or OHST
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) roles at a chemical manufacturing PSM covered site
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with HSE management systems
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and industry safety regulations
• Proven experience in risk assessments, incident investigation, and safety audits
• Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills