HSE & Security Site Leader

Smiths Group • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for leading the Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSE&S) activities and performance at the Irving, TX site. Assures the integration of HSE&S regulation and Smiths requirements and alignment with the Site’s needs. Serves as the site’s HSE&S technical expert.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local and regional environment, safety and health laws, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001
• Knowledge of Incident Investigation Procedures: reporting of an occupational injury/illness, near miss, or property damage incident, incident investigations, root cause analysis and effective corrective action development.
• Knowledge of Global Harmonization, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), chemical labeling requirements, spill reporting, control methods, spill prevention, and chemical exposure.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills required
• Well spoken and written English skills (bi-lingual Spanish preferred)
• Bachelor degree in health, safety, environmental, engineering, or related field or equivalent University degree, or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment is required. Experience with electronic products preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma experience (preferred)
• Internal auditor certificate for ISO 14000 and OSH 18001 (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure Health, Safety, Environment & Safety programs and practices are compliant with all applicable regulations and Smiths requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with key leaders to obtain and sustain a strong HSE and Security culture
• Manage adherence and continuous improvement of processes in accordance with OHSAS18001/ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Coordinate the HSE activities across the site and implement best practices.
• Provide plant level support and serve as key contact to Smiths Interconnect and external resources as needed for audits, benchmarking and reporting.
• Partner with key site resources to facilitate HSE&S systems, procedures, initiatives, compliance.
• Implement safety policies and procedures; Identify training needs for team and line employees, plan and conduct training; coach and train line employees on new safety processes.
• Identify opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and various internal functions to promote and/or resolve HSE&S topics.
• Drive activities to meet energy usage and water reduction targets and minimize generation of waste.
• Keep up to date with current and pending HSE legislation and ensure that internal stakeholders are informed and made aware of the impact(s).
• Evaluate hazards in an industrial setting and perform risk assessments.
• Liaison with Smiths Interconnect HSE & Security leadership team and sister sites globally.
• Complete HSE&S reviews with site leader and leadership team to review successes, problems, risk areas, opportunities, etc.
• Input Site monthly reporting on Smith Groups PRISM HSE website.
• Coordinate updates and activities related to Business Continuity including Business Impact Analysis, Annual Exercise and such

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.

What This Job Offers

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