Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist

Bosch Building Technologies • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The HSE Specialist is based in either the San Diego or Irvine office and supports Bosch Building Technologies (BBT) activities throughout the Southwest region. Reporting to the Director, HSE, this role supports the deployment and monitoring of HSE initiatives, policies, and programs, and promotes a risk-forward safety culture by working with regional management and associates. The position provides technical guidance and coaching, supports HSE documentation for project activities, conducts project site inspections, maintains and uses regional HSE statistics, coordinates investigations and safety committee activities, and implements corporate HSE initiatives. It also provides ongoing HSE training and education to local management and associates.

The position involves collaboration with corporate and regional teams and internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement project HSE plans, risk assessments, communications, and corrective actions. The specialist supports incident investigations, workers’ compensation claims review, safe return-to-work efforts, audits, compliance portal maintenance, and monitoring of relevant construction safety legislation. Travel to branch and project locations in the Southwest is required, including overnight travel; the stated travel requirement is 20–25%.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive HSE experience in a construction environment.
• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent education and directly related construction safety experience.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA construction legislation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of construction-industry best practices for protecting worker health and safety.
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and coach management and associates on legislative and company HSE requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including travel to branch and project locations within the Southwest region.
• Valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle for site visits within Southern California.
• Ability to implement regional HSE strategies with minimal supervision.
• A good grasp of business acumen and common language within supported industries.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and potentially working at heights over 1.8 meters (6 feet).
• U.S. work authorization is required; future sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• HSE experience on multi-employer construction worksites, preferably on behalf of a general contractor.
• Experience developing construction project HSE documentation, conducting risk assessments, and preparing exposure control plans for hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos, and silica, and for confined spaces.
• Certified auditor, or willingness to complete the training required for certification.
• Professional HSE designation achieved or in progress, such as CSP, SMS, ASP, CHST, or REM.
• Experience using contractor compliance portals such as ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, or Avetta.
• Basic understanding of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 standards.
• Experience with learning management systems and training gap analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and monitoring of corporate HSE policies, programs, and initiatives in the Southwest region.
• Work with corporate and regional HSE team members to support development of corporate HSE policies and programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement project HSE plans, risk assessments, and regional communications for safe work on client and general contractor project sites.
• Attend project sites to validate implementation of HSE processes against legislative, corporate, and site-specific requirements, and guide and coach local operational teams.
• Facilitate or lead regional incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure action plans are developed and completed promptly.
• Identify system, program, and training opportunities and implement strategies aligned with corporate HSE requirements.
• Support monitoring and assessment of workers’ compensation claims, including legitimacy review, possible challenges, trend analysis, and cost control.
• Support management in facilitating the early and safe return to work of employees injured or made ill at work.
• Provide lagging statistical information and support development of leading key performance indicators for local leaders and management teams.
• Coordinate annual HSE audits and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Maintain awareness of applicable Cal/OSHA and Federal OSHA construction legislation.
• Support maintenance of client compliance portal accounts, including ISNetworld, ComplyWorks, and Avetta.
• Provide ongoing HSE support, training, and education to local management and associates.
• Perform additional related duties as the position and organization evolve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to Bosch discount programs.
• Travel expenses paid by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level