Provides consultation and guidance for safety matters and assists with the environmental awareness of the business. Will be involved in all aspects of HSE, assist with daily functions, work independently with little direction or supervision, and lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of HSE programs.
Job Functions/ Duties (may be assigned other duties by management)
§ Understand the components of the Environmental / HSE Management Systems; maintain accurate data following applicable record retention requirements
§ Respond to customer requests and manage customer focus groups
§ Participate in customer audits and visits to customer sites
§ Implement and maintain company HSE documents adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
§ Work with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with HSE guidelines, policies, and regulations
§ Lead compliance-based audits and required inspections
§ Lead and develop mentoring and behavioral programs
§ Lead and/or assist in managing the company’s DOT and drug/alcohol testing programs
§ Lead and/or assist with risk assessments
§ Lead and/or assist with incident investigations
§ Compile and analyze HSE statistics and other applicable HSE data for monthly reports
§ Assist in developing corrective actions to address negative trends
§ May be required to travel, attending seminars and conferences to remain up-to-date on safety and environmental laws, regulations, and best practices
§ Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and materials
§ Actively promote the safety process and report any safety issues to proper channels for action
§ Any other tasks and collateral duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/Education Requirements
§ Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations is required
§ Ability to read and interpret policies, programs, and regulations
§ Proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and/or company-specific databases
§ Good communication and analytical skills, both orally and in writing
§ Must be able to work well with stringent deadlines and possess good organizational skills
§ Three or more years of experience as an HSE professional is required
§ Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental disciplines; or a degree in another field may be considered with an additional two years of professional experience
§ Professional certification in HSE or Environmental is preferred (i.e. ASP, CSP, OHST, REM, CESCO, etc.)
Working Conditions
§ Normal office environment and frequent exposure to operations environment during normal job duties
§ Required to routinely move about the facility
§ Occasional travel is required
§ 24-hour, On-Call availability is required
§ Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection, a hard hat, and safety shoes while in the shop environment or on the job site
§ Regularly climb stairs and walk over surfaces of varying terrain
§ Must be able to perform duties in all types of weather conditions
§ This is a safety-sensitive position