HSE Specialist

Relocation assistance, promising career mobility with strong comp. & benefits are provided to the qualified candidate!Summary:Our award-winning client is seeking an HSE Specialist to join their team. We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join our team.In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing, implementing, and continually enhancing our HSE programs, ensuring full compliance with all relevant governmental regulations.Responsibilities:Champion Safety: Drive a positive safety culture through engaging awareness campaigns and incentive programs.Ensure Compliance: Maintain continuous adherence to HSE standards and all federal, state, and local regulations.Report & Document: Prepare and submit accurate and timely regulatory reports.Develop & Implement: Create and execute site-specific HSE standards and programs aimed at achieving best-in-class performance.Manage Waste: Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and shipments in compliance with regulations.Train & Coach: Provide comprehensive training and coaching on HSE programs, ensuring employee understanding and engagement.Investigate Incidents: Support incident investigations using root cause analysis, developing and implementing corrective actions.Respond to Emergencies: Actively participate in the emergency response team, ready to address HSE incidents.Oversee Contractors: Manage contractor safety programs to minimize risks during construction and trade activities.Lead Initiatives: Coordinate HSE training, risk reduction efforts, and improvement projects.Collaborate: Engage in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and HSE committee meetings.Support Management: Serve as backup to the HSE Manager as needed, taking on additional duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:An Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, HSE, or a related field.In-depth understanding of HSE regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DOT), with a strong preference for experience or an internship in the chemical industry.Familiarity with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, and job hazard analysis is a plus. Strong technical aptitude, including computer proficiency and a willingness to learn new tools.Ability to influence stakeholders effectively without direct authority.Adaptability to adjust work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, to meet operational needs. Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs occasionally.Daily activities include sitting, walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders. Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage; health savings accounts; 401(k) matching; paid time off (PTO); and an employee assistance program (EAP).