Senior HSE Specialist

Terex Corporation • Watertown, SD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist serves as a key technical expert and driver of HSE excellence at the Watertown facility. This role provides advanced guidance, leadership support, and hands-on expertise to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as Terex Utilities (TU) policies. The Senior HSE Specialist partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to strengthen HSE culture, reduce risk, and deliver continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HSE or associated relevant discipline; 5+ years of relevant HSE experience (general industry manufacturing experience required).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and other relevant global and regional related regulatory standards.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership‑through‑influence skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multisite environment with travel as required.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with AI‑enabled productivity tools.
• Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
• Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
• Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
• Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification preferred, or significant progress toward CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or similar credential.

Responsibilities

• HSE Leadership & Technical Expertise Lead complex HSE initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and conduct HSE Inspections, Audits, Incident Investigations, Root-Cause analysis and Risk Assessments.
• Serve as a senior-level resource to employees, supervisors, and leaders, providing expert recommendations on safety systems, environmental compliance, and risk controls.
• Confirm regulatory compliance and serve as Site Compliance Lead.
• Act as a site Subject‑Matter Expert (SME) for risk assessment methodologies and hazard‑reduction strategies.
• Lead Emergency Response and support Crises Management.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, influencing safety culture through daily engagement, coaching, and presence on the production floor.
• Promote cross functional teams between professional disciplines for the incorporation of HSE policy, procedure and compliance into business objectives.
• Develop and deliver impactful safety talks and targeted training programs in partnership with supervisors and cross-functional partners.
• Provide coaching to managers and supervisors on safety leadership, communication, accountability, and incident prevention.
• Lead required environmental, health, safety, and security activities based on regulatory, ESG, and corporate policy requirements.
• Conduct and oversee daily walkthroughs, inspections, audits, task evaluations, testing, HSE briefings, and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and all federal, state, local, and corporate standards.
• Maintain, interpret, and improve specialized reports, technical data, documentation systems, and records.
• Identify and prioritize risks through JHA’s, reduce hazards through kaizens and other methods, and implement appropriate sustainable controls.
• Lead or participate in comprehensive process reviews, including PHAs, operator training, and safety engineering evaluations.
• Drive proactive injury-prevention initiatives across the site.
• Lead or support incident investigations using established ESG protocols, identifying root causes and driving corrective action implementation.
• Assist in monitoring chemical, physical, and biological hazards and ensure appropriate industrial hygiene evaluations and controls.
• Deliver day‑to‑day technical support to operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate site-wide HSE programs, including emergency preparedness, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Support HSE strategic planning and drive alignment with business goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

What This Job Offers

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