Health Safety & Environmental Specialist

Mars • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Health Safety Environmental Specialist at ARK, at Fort Smith, Arkansas, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site environmental, health, and safety programs. You will partner with site leadership and associates to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive risk reduction initiatives You will serve as an HSE technical resource for capital projects, environmental reviews, and risk management, collaborating with the Site HSE Manager.

Requirements

• Strong communication and training skills
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local HSE regulations
• Experience with incident investigation and risk assessment
• Ability to influence and collaborate across various stakeholders
• PowerBi dashboard management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 2–5 years in EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing or CPG environments. Experience with waste water, storm water, air emissions, chemical management and hazardous waste will he highly preferred.
• Certifications like ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar credentials will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site compliance with federal, state, local, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and company HSE regulations and standards.
• Assist in deploying and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures and the HSE site safety pillar.
• Administer HSE systems such as Keytroller, Forklift Speed Zones, POKA, Weaver Apps, Enablon, and PPE Vending Machines.
• Develop, implement, and improve site-specific HSE programs and plans, positioning our site as a best-in-class operation.
• Deliver HSE training and promote associate engagement in safety initiatives, fostering a positive safety culture and driving participation in HSE initiatives.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Lead investigations using root cause analysis tools, implement corrective actions, and champion continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance and support third-party risk assessments and audits.
• Maintain accurate, up to date HSE records and prepare regulatory and internal reports.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, air, water, and spill control programs, ensuring all activities meet regulatory and company standards. Measure and improve industrial hygiene risks (ergonomics, dust, noise, chemical exposure), coordinating necessary monitoring and controls.
• Participate in risk assessments, drive continuous improvement projects, and support sustainability initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and ensure compliance and property loss control during site projects.

Benefits

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

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