The 2nd Shift Health Safety and Environmental Specialist (HS&E) is responsible for maintaining the, health safety and environmental of the plant workforce and environment by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of the HS&E Programs for the site. The primary objective is to ensure a safe and incident-free work environment including methodologies, initiatives and strategies that promote safe operations, safety awareness, training and continuous improvement to eliminate or control unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards.
Duties And Responsiblities
Deliver Safety Programs:
- Train employees in worksite safety practices.
- Promote and cultivate a safety-focused culture.
- Embed safety as a core value for all employees.
Orientation And Collaboration
- Lead Safety Orientation for new employees.
- Collaborate with employees to identify safety solutions based on inspections and investigations.
- Eliminate incidents and prevent their recurrence.
Supervisor Development
- Coach and develop supervisors to be effective HS&E leaders.
Compliance And Improvement
- Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Continuously analyze HS&E programs, conditions, and behaviors.
- Recommend changes to enhance site safety performance.
Field Work And Investigations
- Sample wastewater and stormwater pits during rain events.
- Thoroughly investigate incidents in coordination with site leadership.
Cultural Engagement
- Foster a safety-conscious culture where everyone is accountable.
- Encourage safe work practices among co-workers.
Collaboration And Leadership
- Collaborate with other functions (Engineering, HR, Quality, Operations) to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate the Company's Operating Principles.
Training And Emergency Response
- Conduct forklift training and evaluations.
- Be available for varying shifts, including weekends.
- Respond to medical emergencies, fires, and spills.
Offsite Training
- Travel for safety or environmental training (less than 10%).
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Alternatively, a combination of relevant education and experience.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated 2-3 years of experience a manufacturing HS&E role.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in using computer systems and data analysis for reporting and HS&E activities.
- Strong technical expertise in manufacturing safety and safety processes.
Availability And Licensing
- Flexibility to support all shift and/or weekend activities.
- Valid Driver's License.
Additional Certifications (Preferred)
- Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid.
- Hazardous Waste/RCRA training.
Language Skills (Strongly Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
