SHE Specialist

GLOBAL ADVANCED METALS USA INC•Colebrookdale Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The SHE Specialist is a professional position within the plant operation, responsible for assisting with the management of plant health, safety, and environmental systems, strategies, policies, procedures, engagement, and communications. The role supports compliance with SHE frameworks and legal requirements, promotes continuous improvement and sustainable operations, and provides technical expertise and regulatory guidance to site and department managers and employees. The Specialist coordinates SHE compliance, including hazardous-waste management, regulatory reporting, procedures and records, training, contractor programs, safety equipment and PPE, site audits, environmental sampling, permitting, chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets. The position also supports OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, PSM/RMP program elements, and Process Hazard Assessments. The role investigates incidents and hazards, supports industrial hygiene and medical surveillance programs, develops and monitors emergency action plans, and oversees Management of Change, Corrective Action Request, and Incident Investigation workflows. It collaborates with site personnel, committees, vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and visitors, while supporting operational efficiency and cost savings related to SHE activities, waste disposal, and safety equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or university degree in a related field, or an associate degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Must have or be able to obtain required certifications for the position.
Demonstrated technical capabilities in specialty areas.
Ability to collaborate effectively and take initiative when working independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Auditing, investigation, and risk-assessment skills.
Ability to develop and present employee training programs in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Planning, organizational, and analytical skills to set goals and achieve results.
Attention to detail and timely task completion.
Ability to adapt to evolving safety culture, digital tools, and emerging regulations.
Willingness and ability to learn all aspects of the SHE department.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with operations, engineering, and other departments on safety-by-design improvements.
Ability and willingness to participate in facility emergencies, potentially outside regular hours, on weekends, or on holidays.

Responsibilities

Oversee hazardous-waste activities, including proper storage, labeling, manifesting, inventory, and container inspections.
Maintain and improve SHE management systems; collect and distribute site SHE management information.
Prepare and update procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.
Manage compliance databases and records and complete regulatory reporting to local, state, and federal agencies.
Assist with preparing and delivering site SHE training programs.
Oversee and assist with the site contractor program.
Train employees on the selection, use, inspection, and maintenance of safety equipment and PPE.
Promote safe work practices, identify hazards, support safety-performance improvement, and encourage employee participation in safety initiatives.
Facilitate safety committee meetings.
Ensure 24/7 permitting compliance; conduct environmental sampling and health and safety audits and assessments.
Review and manage Safety Data Sheets for chemical inventory and company products.
Lead or participate in OSHA VPP, PSM/RMP program elements, and Process Hazard Assessments.
Investigate incidents, prepare reports, conduct process hazard reviews, and maintain the incident database.
Work with the site nurse on respiratory-protection and hearing-conservation medical surveillance programs.
Identify and mitigate environmental and occupational health risks.
Perform industrial hygiene sampling to identify, measure, and control workplace hazards and support OSHA compliance.
Develop and monitor emergency action plans and recommend policy or procedure changes to prevent accidents and illness.
Participate in job hazard assessments and job safety assessments to determine PPE requirements and hazardous-energy control procedures.
Oversee Management of Change, Corrective Action Request, and Incident Investigation workflows through timely resolution.
Collaborate with plant personnel to clarify work-group safety activities and performance expectations.
Participate in site committees and teams to strengthen the safety culture.
Liaise with vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and visitors as needed.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.
Improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in SHE and related activities.
Analyze and track disposal-cost savings to help develop the site waste-reduction plan.
Work with purchasing to identify cost savings for safety equipment and PPE.
Participate as an active Emergency Response Team leader or member and respond to facility emergencies, including possible off-hours, weekends, and holidays.