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HSE & Safety Specialist

Reference
EPR008292
Posting Reference
#LI-HB1 IND2
Location
East Windsor, CT, USA
Type
Full Time
Job Category
Health & Safety

We are seeking an HSE & Security Specialist to support our growing business lines within CT, SC, and MA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an Industrial Hygiene educational background and OSHA10/OSHA 30 Certifications. Three-(3) years of professional work experience in an occupational health and safety environment is strongly preferred. This critical role will work primarily out of East Windsor Connecticut with regular travel to Chicopee, MA and, on occasion Duncan, SC.

Under the guidance of corporate management, this support role will assist local operational teams in best practices to establish customer’s HSSE prequalification processes, maintain EthosEnergy third party vetting structure, and deliver important environmental framework actions. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required as the role will lead company sponsored employee training programs, including online learning management system ("LMS") modules.

Successful candidates must be leaders of compliancy, have an upbeat, can-do attitude, and enjoy working in a team environment. The approved Salary Range for this HSSE position is between $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 as commiserate with experience and education.

Job Responsibilities

  • LEAD COMPLIACE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Manage annual assessments such as Confined Spaces, Waste Minimization Plan, Fire Drill and Map, etc.
  • Conduct quarterly inspections such as Hoist, Universal Waste Audit, etc.
  • Perform monthly audits such as Hot Work & Fork-Lift, etc.
  • Act as a liaison between company employees and contracted Learning Management System (MLS)
  • Assist leadership in planning company training learning paths that will meet training objectives
  • Identify any training gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and work with the management team to ensure a resolve IDENTIFY & EVALUATE HAZARDS
  • Use experience, historical data, and other sources to review systems where needed
  • Evaluate probability and severity of loss events
  • Analyze Loss Event Reports and data, to identify causes, trends, and relationships
  • Determine the need for safety surveys and appraisals DEVELOP HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
  • Develop, review, update, and train employees on applicable H&S programs and procedures
  • Develop methods that integrate safety performance into operations and productivity goals
  • Support the management of key H&S programs such as safe
  • Monitor industry regulatory trends and partner with senior leadership teams on OSHA and other regulatory agency preparedness procedures to proactively address potential challenges IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
  • Report incidents to site management and corporate management
  • Conduct, manage, and track H&S-related training through the GPiLearn training website and other facility records
  • Investigation with site personnel of EHS events to include near misses, first aid events, recordable injuries, spills, and security incidents, via root cause analysis
  • Ensure effective corrective actions are implemented to address root causes and to prevent the recurrence of a similar incident EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAMS
  • Develop methods to evaluate the costs and effectiveness of hazard control program components of systems and organizations towards the overall effectiveness
  • Develop or help develop management accountability and audit programs that assess the safety performance of entire systems and organizations and involve both deterrents and incentives
  • Continuously measure and analyze H&S performance and recommend appropriate actions
  • Special projects as assigned

Required Skills / Knowledge

  • Ability to deal with complex safety situations is required.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Have good interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Have demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Have ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Have established project management skills

Experience

  • 5 years as occupational health and safety professional experience is required.
  • 5 years of experience working as safety professional supporting manufacturing and repair preferred.

Education Requirements

  • Degree in Safety or a related field preferred.
  • OSHA 10/OSHA 30 or other safety certificates preferred.
  • Education or experience in industrial hygiene is a plus.

Physical Requirements

  • Position requires periods of intense physical exertion, including walking, climbing, and lifting.
  • Ability to lift and move material up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to climb and perform a function up to a 12-ft ladder.
  • The position requires reasonable frequent travel #LI-HB1

What We Offer

  • Supportive company culture that values its employees
  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan (If 40 HPW)
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus!
  • Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
  • Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs


EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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