HSSE Specialist

JLL•Winooski, VT

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring an HSSE Specialist to lead health, safety, security, and environmental excellence at a client facility. The role involves developing and implementing HSSE management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence, advising site leadership, collaborating across teams, and fostering a strong safety culture. The posting identifies the facility as Bradley, Illinois, while the listed location is on-site in Winooski, Vermont. The Specialist will oversee HSSE programs, performance measures, inspections, hazard evaluation, incident investigation and reporting, documentation, training, HSSE committees, policies, and procedures. The position also includes supporting account personnel and the client HSSE organization, qualifying service partners, and managing hazardous waste and dangerous goods shipments where applicable. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Expected compensation is $70,000–$80,000 per year. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience with HSSE compliance and management systems in facility operations environments.
Comprehensive knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
Demonstrated ability to conduct safety inspections, hazard evaluations, and accident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and database applications for documentation and reporting.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship; the position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience in biopharmaceutical, research laboratory, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of maintenance operations and facility management best practices.
Professional safety certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar credentials.
Experience implementing and managing contractor safety qualification programs.
Familiarity with hazardous waste management, dangerous goods shipping regulations, and environmental compliance programs.
Background in developing and delivering safety training programs to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead HSSE management systems and compliance programs at the client site in collaboration with the JLL site team and Life Sciences HSSE team.
Establish, track, and achieve HSSE performance goals.
Monitor HSSE metrics and key performance indicators, develop plans to meet or exceed targets, and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Conduct indoor and outdoor safety inspections, evaluate hazards within JLL’s operational scope, and manage high-risk work situations.
Oversee HSSE documentation and accident investigations using root cause analysis.
Ensure timely incident reporting and effective implementation of corrective actions.
Direct HSSE committees and coordinate regulatory- and client-required training programs.
Implement qualification programs for JLL service partners at client locations.
Develop, update, and enforce HSSE policies and procedures.
Maintain relationships with the client HSSE organization and support account personnel on HSSE-related projects.
Manage compliant handling of hazardous waste and dangerous goods shipments where applicable.
Drive initiatives that foster and strengthen the site's HSSE culture.