Sr. HSE Specialist

ABB•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Business Health, Safety & Env Manager __ The work model for the role is: ONSITE in Richmond, VA Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Occupational, Health & Safety or equivalent
Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Office and computer skills
HSE regulatory and standards experience
Ability to conduct incident investigations to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
Good leadership skills and feel at ease communicating with contractors, production employees, supervisors and the leadership team.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Responsibilities

Follow and actively participate in all ABB Way management standards, site control standards and HSE practices for the Plant.
Ensures ABB electrical safety programs are fully implemented with ABB, OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance (electrical safety, LOTO, preventative maintenance)
Support site sustainability programs such as the path to become carbon neutral, waste minimization, zero waste to landfill, energy saving programs, ISO14001, and ISO 50001.
Create, modify and update HSE program documentation and programs such as risk assessments, management of employee training, SDS database, electrical safety qualifications, ergonomics, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, forklifts, cranes, contractor safety, DOT shipping, hazardous waste, self-inspections, and hazard recognition programs.
Lead internal safety teams such as the Emergency Response Team and other safety committees
HSE Metrics: track and trend leading and lagging indicators and management Sustainability Observation Tours (SOTs).

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.