HSE Manager

BlueScope•Jackson, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Manager is the primary architect of our safety culture and the lead guardian of our environmental stewardship within our coil coating operations. Their mission is to strive for a risk-free workplace by embedding BlueScope’s safety Code of Practices into the organization along with ensuring the implementation of the 14 HSE Standards. The role maintains a "zero-deviation" posture toward EPA and OSHA regulatory compliance and drives the site’s Environmental Sustainability roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent professional experience and/or education plus experience combination
Minimum 5 years of experience in the HSE profession, preferably in heavy industrial environment
Demonstrated experience in leading an effective HSE program
Experience in influencing large groups of personnel
Must be able to develop and deliver presentations to groups of personnel
Understanding of leading and lagging indicators
Ability to mine accumulated data for trends and adjust HSE strategy accordingly
Ability to maximize utilization of software applications to drive HSE improvement
Subject matter expert in OSHA / EPA compliance and technical standards and how to research them
PC competent (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Influencing skills
Negotiating skills
Organization and time management
Organizational agility
Dealing with ambiguity

Nice To Haves

5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
CHMM, CSP, and CIH certifications
CPR and First Aid certifications
24 Hour HAZWOPER certification

Responsibilities

Direct implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement of the Codes of Practices & 14 HSE Standards in addition to Federal, State, & Local safety program requirements e.g., LOTO, Machine Guarding, Cranes, Forklifts, & Confined Spaces.
Develops systems to ensure 100% compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, maturing these systems to proactively eliminate life-altering risks.
Leads all incident investigations using cause analysis programs such as ICAM, Fishbone, and Learning Teams to identify systemic failures.
Accurately tracks and trends the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), using data to drive preventative strategies.
Fosters a high-engagement culture by leading Safety Committee meetings and providing the technical framework for daily Toolbox Talks while providing expertise to the management team.
Develops and facilitates all required regulatory training, including OSHA requirements such as Hazard Communication (GHS), Hearing Conservation, and Powered Industrial Truck safety including all BlueScope requirements including all associated Codes of Practices.
Maintains a robust Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
Coordinates tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with local fire and HAZMAT departments to ensure facility readiness.
Controls waste while minimizing pollution risks to Land, Air, Water, Waste, Noise & Energy (LAWWNE).
Leads the facility’s Environmental Sustainability initiatives.
Calculates and tracks the site’s CO2 Footprint (Scope 1 & 2 emissions), identifying energy-saving opportunities in our thermal oxidizers and coating lines to drive down carbon intensity.
Act as the technical lead for our Title V Air Operating Permit.
Ensures strict adherence to VOC and HAP emission limits through the rigorous monitoring of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), including Method 25A testing and semi-annual certifications.
Oversee the facility’s RCRA hazardous waste program (Large Quantity Generator status).
Manages the entire lifecycle of waste—from point-of-generation collection and satellite accumulation to lawful disposal and manifesting.
Responsible for identifying waste reduction methods, such as solvent recovery/recycling or process modifications to minimize hazardous output.
Manage all federal "Right-to-Know" reporting, including annual SARA Title III Tier II chemical inventories and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI/Form R), ensuring 100% accuracy to avoid EPA enforcement actions.
Manage the NPDES wastewater permit and maintain the SPCC and Stormwater (SWPPP) plans.
Responsible for reporting any releases under CERCLA and ensuring all secondary containment systems are compliant.
Lead the auditing of ISO 14001 systems, translating complex federal regulations into actionable shop-floor work instructions.