HSE Specialist

ZF Group•Duncan, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Main Task: Plan, implement and assess occupational health, safety, & environmental protection programs and processes to support the manufacturing facility. Expectations: Perform risk assessments for site hazards (chemicals, machines, ergonomics, fire safety, confined spaces, non-routine work activities, industrial hygiene, personal protective equipment, etc.) from identifying and evaluating the risks to establishing appropriate control measures, action plans and reviewing effectiveness to ensure safe processes and a safe work environment. Participate in change management for new or modified equipment or processes to consider all relevant EHS aspects and avoid additional or new risks Conduct regular workplace inspections and document findings. Provide safety training where needed. Monitor legal changes and advise management on compliance. Lead local EHS programs and adapt global campaigns to site needs. Manage internal audits and support external audits. Track corrective actions from audits. Prepare management reviews and set EHS targets. Monitor EHS performance and recommend improvements. Act as the main contact for EHS issues with authorities, insurers, contractors, and the global EHS team. Ensure timely reporting of EHS data.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering "Safety, Environmental Science, or Similiar Degree"
3 Years of Health & Safety Field - Experience in Industrial Environments
Strong Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Industry
Experience Maintaining Corporate Management Standars as well as Expertise in EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001)
Strong Written & Oral Communication Skills
Ability ti Multi - Task & Work Independently with Minimal Supervision

Responsibilities

Advise the site and business managers on EHS objectives, and company, customer, legal and other requirements.
Support the process of achieving the targets and objectives, and company, legal, customer and other requirements.
Ensure the site or business identifies and addresses its key priority issues.
Monitor compliance with legal, company, customer and other requirements.
Advise on the provision and maintenance of arrangements, systems and procedures.
Ensure the effective management of resources allocated to achieve EHS objectives.
Ensure adequate level of competence in the business for the successful achievement of EHS objectives.
Develop and maintain the documentation (procedures, work instructions, etc.).
Ensure that adequate records are kept.
Monitor and review the effectiveness of site’s or business’s EHS Management System (arrangements, objectives, targets, systems and procedures).
Report on EHS progress and performance and its impact on the business operation to the management team
Ensure the timely submittal of EHS metrics and other reports.
Monitor and review the effectiveness of sites’ or business’s Energy Management System (arrangements, objectives, targets, systems and procedures).
Report on Energy progress and performance and its impact on the business operation to the management team