HSE Advisor - Coatings Manufacturing

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

2d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The HSE Advisor supports the HSE Manager in implementing site HSE programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving safety performance. The role focuses on hazard identification, incident prevention, employee training, and corrective action management, working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to reduce operational risks and strengthen the site’s safety culture. The Advisor conducts inspections and risk assessments, supports incident investigations and regulatory compliance activities, coordinates safety training, and maintains HSE records and performance metrics. The position also manages PPE and HSE supplies and supports site security badge administration. Flexibility to work across shifts is required to support site operations. The base salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. Benefits begin on Day 1, with paid parental leave available after one year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Typically 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
Strong shop-floor communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
Proactive approach to hazard identification and risk reduction.
Effective problem-solving, organization, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work across shifts to support site operations.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and comply with site safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Chemical or process industry experience preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and practical experience with safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action management preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine HSE inspections and workplace risk assessments, document findings, and track corrective actions through completion.
Maintain a visible shop-floor presence across shifts and coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices.
Schedule and support safety committee meetings, behavior-based safety initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
Identify recurring hazards and recommend improvements, prioritizing elimination and engineering controls.
Participate in behavior-based safety orientation and training, and assist the BBS team with executing projects.
Participate in investigations of injuries, near misses, and other HSE incidents using structured root cause analysis.
Track corrective and preventive actions, verify completion, and communicate lessons learned.
Analyze incident and observation trends to identify risk-reduction opportunities.
Monitor applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements and communicate relevant changes to the HSE Manager.
Support HSE audits, regulatory inspections, compliance records, and implementation of site procedures.
Support process safety and chemical safety activities, including hazard identification and action follow-up.
Coordinate and deliver new-hire HSE orientation, refresher training, and task-specific safety training.
Support forklift operator training and remedial instruction following violations.
Manage the respiratory protection program, including fit testing, training, and records.
Collect and report HSE KPIs and maintain inspection, incident, training, and corrective action records.
Manage HSE supplies and PPE inventory, including purchasing and expense tracking.
Support site security badge administration and associated reporting.
Perform other HSE-related duties as required.