HSSE Advisor - Newberg, OR

Enerpac Tool Group Corp•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Enerpac Tool Group is hiring an HSSE Advisor to support Health, Safety, Security and Environmental programs at facilities in Newberg, Oregon; Windsor, Connecticut; and Wooster, Ohio, with a primary focus on integrating and developing HSSE programs across its SFE Group operations. The role is part of the Americas HSSEQ organization, is based primarily at the Newberg manufacturing facility, and reports to the Regional HSSEQ Manager – Americas. The advisor serves as the day-to-day HSSE resource for Newberg and provides ongoing support and oversight to Windsor and Wooster. The position works with site leaders and employees to understand existing practices, identify improvement opportunities, align programs and processes with Enerpac Tool Group requirements, and build sustainable HSSE capabilities. Responsibilities grow to include coordinating HSSE programs across the supported facilities, advising leaders and employees, supporting injury and illness prevention, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, coordinating regulatory compliance, and strengthening employee participation. The role requires building relationships, influencing without direct authority, collaborating with Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering and other teams, and maintaining a visible presence at the facilities through planned site visits. Regular travel is required, generally planned in advance; travel within the United States is expected 15–25% of the time. The shift is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Evenings, weekends, and work outside normal business hours may occasionally be required for operational needs, incident response, training, audits, or other HSSE activities. The primary work environment combines an office with active manufacturing and industrial settings. Operational areas may involve machinery, mobile equipment, chemicals, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed. The employee may need to lift documents or work materials weighing up to 30 pounds, walk or climb to work locations, travel by air or automobile to remote sites, communicate with team members in person, by telephone, and electronically, and work at a computer and telephone for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent vocational qualification.
Three years of experience as an EHS/HSSE professional.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to influence others through written and oral reasoning and communication.
Ability to execute multiple tasks to deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced corporate environment.
Good working knowledge of EPA and government environmental regulations.
Good working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Good understanding of Lean tools, including error proofing, 5S, takt time, Kanban, and standard work.
Passion for the health, safety, and security of employees and the environment.
Ability to travel within the United States 15–25% of the time.
Ability to lift documents or work materials up to 30 pounds and to walk or climb to a variety of work locations.
Ability to communicate with team members in person, by telephone, and electronically, and to work at a computer and telephone for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

SharePoint experience.
Experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly, warehousing, distribution, maintenance, or a similar industrial environment.
Experience supporting multiple locations or working in an organization undergoing acquisition, integration, or significant operational change.
Practical experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, employee training, safety inspections, and corrective-action management.
OSHA 511 Certificate.
Lead Incident Investigator – Kelvin TOPSET qualification.
Lead Auditor – ISO 14001/ISO 45001 qualification.
Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification.
JSA or Behavioral Based Safety Training Certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or instructor qualification.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), or similar operational-learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

Promote a proactive HSSE culture and increase safety and environmental awareness across the Newberg, Windsor, and Wooster facilities.
Support integration of SFE Group facilities into Enerpac Tool Group’s HSSE management framework by identifying gaps, setting priorities, and implementing applicable programs, standards, and expectations.
Serve as the primary day-to-day HSSE resource for Newberg and provide regular support and oversight to Windsor and Wooster.
Coordinate HSSE onboarding and training, maintain training records and matrices, and identify training requirements.
Ensure operational activities have suitable hazard and risk assessments and that controls are documented, communicated, and maintained.
Support and improve programs addressing machine safety, hazardous energy control, material handling, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, chemical safety, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and other workplace risks.
Contribute to site-specific HSSE improvement plans, objectives, and KPI scorecards.
Develop, implement, and improve HSSE management-system elements, including policies, procedures, programs, and work instructions.
Lead, facilitate, and participate in incident investigations and learning teams; apply root-cause and organizational-learning methods and support corrective-action ownership and closure.
Support required regulatory reporting, records, and documentation, including applicable OSHA and environmental requirements.
Support environmental compliance programs, including waste and chemical management, spill prevention and response, air or water requirements, and other applicable obligations.
Conduct workplace inspections, risk reviews, and internal HSSE audits, partnering with site leadership to address deficiencies.
Support applicable elements of Enerpac Tool Group’s management systems and relevant ISO standards.
Solicit and support employee-generated observations, ideas, and improvements to prevent injuries, illnesses, property damage, and adverse environmental impacts.
Participate in HSSE management and leadership reviews to identify trends, evaluate performance, and drive continual improvement.
Support emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency plans, drills, and facility-specific response arrangements.
Support security assessments and site-security improvement activities as required.
Maintain HSSE data-management systems and support timely, accurate reporting of incidents, observations, corrective actions, inspections, and performance information.
Visit Windsor and Wooster regularly and support facility and senior management with planned HSSE inspections and reviews.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources to integrate HSSE considerations into operational changes, equipment installations, process improvements, and facility activities.
Support timely management and closure of HSSE corrective and preventive actions.
Incorporate HSSE considerations into Lean, 5S, standard work, and other continuous-improvement and operational-excellence initiatives.
Perform other HSSE-related duties reasonably required to support the facilities and Americas HSSEQ organization.