HSE Specialist

Westlake • Greencastle, PA

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About The Position

The HSE Specialist assists with implementing safety initiatives to prevent injuries and incidents and protect employee safety, health, and company assets. The role supports assigned facilities through training, coaching, auditing, and technical assistance. It works with plant management, employees, engineering, and government officials to support OSHA compliance, incident prevention, and development of a strong safety culture. The position may require travel less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Environmental or Safety Management, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements, fire safety, ANSI standards, and general workers’ compensation laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop safety-related training and train employees.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form, and to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing and walking regularly; occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; climbing ladders; and wearing task-appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support incident-prevention and OSHA compliance programs.
• Audit facilities for compliance with Federal, State, corporate, and plant safety policies.
• Assist facilities with implementing the Accident Prevention Plan and related health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct hazard assessments, recommend and help develop solutions, and follow up until issues are closed.
• Manage assigned projects from start to finish to support department and business unit goals.
• Support plants in developing corrective actions based on incident root-cause analyses.
• Consult routinely with plant management to address plant needs, support goals, and develop the safety culture.
• Review proposed process or equipment changes with Engineering and conduct appropriate safety, health, and ergonomics reviews.
• Ensure incidents and near misses are thoroughly investigated; assist with investigations involving injuries, incidents, and near misses.
• Initiate activities to stimulate and maintain employee interest in plant health and safety programs.
• Participate in workers’ compensation claim management to help ensure injured employees receive appropriate care and claims are effectively managed.
• Work with plants to ensure employee safety orientation and training are completed and effective.
• Liaise with plant and government officials during inspections and resolution of potential issues.
• Train hourly, salaried, and management personnel on safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance, including new-hire safety orientation during onboarding.
• Analyze incident data and provide feedback and direction to sites to identify improvement priorities and develop Safety Performance Improvement Plans.
• Communicate effectively throughout the organization.
• Help maintain a safe workplace and ensure employees follow established safety rules, with the goal of zero injuries.
• Maintain work quality in line with established standards and comply with safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or lead.

What This Job Offers

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