HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of five years of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to establish priorities and work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Technical writing skills for creating documents aimed at an adult learning audience.
• Commitment to health, safety, and the environment.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks throughout the facility
• Implement and advise on hazard control programs for the plant.
• Proactively apply internal and external safety standards to reduce hazards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices within the plant.
• Stay informed about legislative changes and recommend necessary actions.
• Serve as a local subject matter expert, supporting the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct safety evaluations, self-audits, and run site safety committees.
• Lead instructor-led training for EHS courses.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations.
• Provide hands-on guidance to managers and supervisors regarding incident reporting and investigations to ensure company standards and processes are met.
• Review incidents, complete root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain training records and facilitate safety training sessions.
• Implement written EHS programs aligned with jurisdictional requirements.
• Ensure monthly safety and environmental inspections are completed and recommend improvements.
• Provide internal support for workers’ compensation cases. Facility safety contact for work comp claims questions, interfaces with insurance adjusters, medical professionals, and injured workers.
• Manage the plant’s budget for health and safety spending.
• Facilitate new hire safety training during onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.