Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist, Sr

Bosch Group•Lincolnshire, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, implement HSE policies and procedures, and promote a culture of safety within the hydraulic manufacturing facility. This position combines hands-on technical analysis and administrative tasks. Time will be spent among office, production floor, and lab areas. A large majority of time may be spent working on the production floor. Work closely with managers, supervisors, office staff and plant personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related industry, preferred or 8 years of commensurate experience in lieu of the degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in a health, safety, and environmental role in manufacturing or a similar industrial setting.
Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency response planning.
Working knowledge of manufacturing and industrial environment safety risks.
Understanding of HSE laws, regulations, and best practices.
Ability to solve problems proactively and manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency a plus.
Proactive, hands on approach.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with people management skills preferred.
Certifications such as OSHA, or ISO14001 & 45001, 9001 are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and programs specific to hydraulic manufacturing operations.
Conduct regular reviews of policies to ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
Identify potential hazards associated with hydraulic manufacturing processes (e.g., high-pressure systems, hydraulic fluids, heavy machinery).
Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate risks.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
Conduct regular HSE audits and inspections of machinery, processes, and workplace conditions.
Maintain accurate records of HSE incidents, training, audits, and inspections.
Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies as required.
Provide HSE training to employees, including safe handling of hydraulic equipment, chemical safety, and emergency response.
Promote a culture of safety through regular communication and awareness campaigns.
Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents.
Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and maintain emergency response plans for scenarios such as chemical spills, fires, and machinery malfunctions.
Conduct regular drills to ensure readiness.
Coordinate with waste management contractor.
Monitor and handle waste disposal, emissions, and spill prevention in line with environmental regulations.
Promote sustainable practices in the facility.
Ensure that all hydraulic equipment and machinery are maintained and operated safely.
Oversee the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce its proper use.
Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance.
Implement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and environmental stewardship.