QHSE Specialist

ANDRITZ AG•Ruston, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Brief DescriptionSafety and health are the company’s highest priority. The QHSE Specialist provides leadership to protect employees, contractors, customers, and the environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. This role oversees implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of site quality, health, safety, and environmental systems, maintaining alignment with U.S. regulations and ISO-based management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Within this safety-first framework, the position supports manufacturing quality performance through practical knowledge of welding and metal fabrication processes. This technical capability enables effective oversight of nonconformance management, inspection activities, audit readiness, and process improvement while preserving the priority of safe operations. The QHSE Specialist serves as both a compliance steward and operational partner, ensuring documented systems are implemented, objective evidence demonstrates conformity, and continuous improvement strengthens safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Requirements

Expertise in U.S. health, safety, and environmental laws
Experience with ISO standards, internal/external auditing, and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of machinery, precision measuring tools, and quality assurance processes
Ability to develop and implement safety procedures and training programs
Strong interest in mechanical work and manufacturing processes
Data analysis and reporting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build positive work relationships across functional lines and to motivate employees; ability to create and sustain key relationships quickly and maximize resources to effectively achieve goals
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple products and projects
Must be able to prioritize work and problem-solve to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions
Maintain a positive, forward-thinking attitude
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Most work performed in a warehouse manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled; exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, and electricity in the manufacturing areas and on job sites; noise level is usually moderate to high requiring use of PPE
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; stand, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, use hands and arms to reach for objects, carry, climb, balance, speak, and hear
When performing investigations and safety audits, will work at heights utilizing ladders and manlifts

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary technical or vocational training program in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with global and regional QHSE teams to ensure adherence to safety and health laws, standards, and company policies
Evaluate workplace safety conditions through inspections and risk analysis
Lead accident prevention initiatives and hazard mitigation activities
Investigate incidents using structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Champion employee engagement in safety programs and foster a proactive safety culture
Develop and deliver QHSE training programs
Support contractor and supplier safety oversight and compliance verification
Maintain quality standards within manufacturing operations and support continuous improvement initiatives
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) including documentation, containment, root cause investigation, and corrective action verification
Address internal and customer quality complaints
Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and trends
Support process improvements that enhance product conformity and operational efficiency
Ensure product realization processes align with documented requirements and customer specifications
Apply working knowledge of fabrication and welding operations to evaluate process adherence, interpret drawings and tolerances, assess weld quality indicators, and support inspection readiness
Verify implementation of controls related to welding procedures and qualifications, dimensional verification practices, material traceability and documentation, and inspection records and testing coordination
Collaborate with production teams to identify defect reduction opportunities
Provide technical context during audits, investigations, and customer inspections related to manufacturing quality
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal standards
Promote sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and environmental impact mitigation
Support monitoring, reporting, and documentation requirements
Assist in environmental incident preparedness and response
Collaborate with operations on environmentally responsible practices
Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment
Other duties as assigned