Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Job Title:              Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist  

Reports To:         Health, Safety & Environmental Manager  

Job Duties:

• Works to ensure compliance with government laws, regulations and Zeeco policies
• Coordinates and executes safety and environmental programs to ensure practical, cost-effective measures are in place
• Provides support to internal and external customers, and other remote locations
• Develop, deliver, and maintain records for applicable HSE training.
• Conducts safety and/or environmental audits, inspects facilities to ensure safe working environment, and compliance with the HSE management system.
• Maintain a positive and proactive HSE culture through interaction.
• Gather, track, and trend statistical information.
• Interact with employees and area leadership to ensure safe work practices.
• Support incident investigation process, including tracking of action item completion.
• Perform, track, and/or facilitate all applicable HSE related inspections.
• Aid in determining practical and cost-effective control measures for identified hazards.
• Participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Work with other support groups to add insight to applicable HSE requirements.
• Work with vendors to maintain appropriate and cost effective HSE supplies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required, less than 10% of the time.
• Ability to provide support after hours as needed.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or similar is preferred, or 5+ years of experience directly in the field of Health, Safety, and Environmental.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong environmental and industrial hygiene background preferred
• Experience in an industrial fabrication, or manufacturing environment preferred
• 1st aid, CPR, AED, certification/experience preferred
• Experience in providing remote support
• Experience and/or knowledge with waste handling requirements
• Familiar with hazard analysis process and mitigation techniques
• Proficient in basic application software systems (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skill
 
• The successful candidate will possess:
• Proven self-initiative
• Positive, willing and contributory attitude
• Passion and conviction for continuous improvement
• Excellent customer service; leadership
• Independent thinkers-offering new ideas and creativeness
• Outside-the-box-thinking
• Be able to work very efficiently under little guidance in a fast-paced environment, intrinsic motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work successfully with others.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must possess strong leadership, analytical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons inside and outside of the company. 
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job requirements. 
• Must be able to work under stress. 
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities.  
• Must be able to process paperwork effectively.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively. 
• Must be able to do unaccompanied travel. 
• Must be able to tolerate shop environment and exposures associated with welding and industrial equipment manufacturing, and apply appropriate safety equipment when required.
• Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.