HSE Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Cotton HSE Management System
• Effectively communicate with operational, divisional and/or company leadership regarding HSE metrics, programs and policies implementation, and compliance of governmental regulations
• Responsible for applying safety efforts that effectively communicate and support company policies consistently with a key focus on incident prevention and loss abatement.
• Support operations personnel in development of Site-Specific Safety Plan and Job Hazard Analysis as applicable
• Conduct on-site risk assessments and Job Hazard Analysis to identify potential hazards to our employees, clients, the public, and the environment.
• Ensure compliance of employees and contractors at job sites with HSE regulations and company policy
• Stop work where violations of HSE policy or regulation can be seen and consult with operations personnel to council employees/contractors as appropriate.   
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks with employees and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, assessments and/or audits to verify compliance with HSE regulations and company policy.   
• Apply controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Enforce policy, provide coaching, get expectations, and provide resources to the operating team to sustain successful operations.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct safety training/refresher training with employees.
• Provide recommendations for onsite safety improvements.
• Interact with customers and applicable local/state/federal officials when needed.
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA Recordkeeping requirements, including but limited to OSHA 300 logs, training records, and other compliance programs requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, where applicable.
• Facilitate implementation of safe work techniques, effective safety methods, and processes, evaluating performance management, training, and regulatory compliance. 
• Participate in regularly scheduled safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, training, and meetings to determine the effectiveness of safety and accident prevention activities.
• Drive the evolution of the organization's safety culture by ensuring that all business strategies and safety initiatives align with the organization's vision, mission, and goals. 
• Maintain knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local.
• Possess the ability to evaluate, document, and report on compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure operational compliance.
• Successful implementation of injury reduction initiatives.
• Actively partner with Ops and provide needed support.
• Design and implement controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Enforce policy, recognize desired behaviors, or provide coaching to Ops.
• Align market priorities with organizational goals and objectives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred) in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Environmental Science or a related field.
•  Professional safety certifications preferred.

•  Requires 2-5 years of experience progressively responsible in the field of Safety, Environmental, and Risk Management.
•  Experience in Construction industry preferred.
•  Experience in General industry (i.e., warehousing, manufacturing, etc.) a plus.
•  Background in environmental is a plus.

•  Ability to effectively support a large multi-site workforce.
•  Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
•  Basic knowledge of injury prevention strategies.
•  Proficient skills in project and time management.
•  Ability to compile technical data and prepare technical and analytical reports.
•  Ability to develop and conduct effective health, safety and environmental training programs and meetings. 
•  Skilled in project management, problem-solving techniques and communicating ideas and instructions clearly.
•  Skilled in directing activities and operations of others, including activities involving hazardous situations.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications

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