Health Safety Environment Engineer

Job Summary:

The HSE Engineer will collaborate in the development and implementation of HS&E-related programs, policies, practices, and procedures for the company’s U.S. operations, including both manufacturing and distribution facilities. The HSE Engineer will work with staff on the creation and maintenance of a culture of proactive safety excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The HSE Engineer has no direct or indirect reports.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Promotes a proactive safety culture. Recommends and implements procedures to ensure a safe work environment that is compliant with all relevant safety and health regulations and guidelines and in keeping with best practices. Observes the parameters of the collective bargaining agreement where applicable.
• Periodically conducts thorough safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify potential safety and environmental risks. Develops and executes strategies to mitigate them.
• Designs and delivers training programs for employees, visitors, and contractors on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Responsible for managing the company’s forklift certification program, ensuring that all individuals operating forklifts and material handling equipment are current on their training and certifications.
• Leads investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Leads program to ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) for chemicals in our facilities are properly cataloged and readily available to employees in a timely manner, as required by applicable regulations and in keeping with best practices.
• Drives HSE-related continuous improvement initiatives, seeking innovative ways to enhance safety practices and minimize any impact to the environment from the company’s operations. Analyzes HSE data to track trends, identify areas for improvement, and report on key performance indicators.
• Maintains a comprehensive emergency response plan for each company location to ensure readiness for potential crisis. Conducts drills in accordance with relevant regulations and in keeping with best practices.
• Ensures completion of posting requirements, such as OSHA’s form 300.
• Works with carrier in the coordination of the company’s worker’s compensation cases.
• Collaborates with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and the local community to foster positive relationships and promote the company’s commitment to safety.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations as well as best practices, and their application in heavy manufacturing and distribution environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Able to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent project and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is desired.
• At least 3 years in a health and safety role in a manufacturing environment is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment around moving equipment and machinery.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.