HSE Specialist
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
50000-60000
Job Description
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Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist
Reports To: Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Manager
FLSA Classification: Salary, Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Health, Safety, & Environmental Specialist coordinates the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, ensuring compliance with applicable governmental regulations.
Key Functions/Duties
•    Foster a positive safety culture through effective awareness and incentive initiatives.
•    Maintain continuous compliance with HSE standards and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
•    Prepare and submit required regulatory reports accurately and on time.
•    Develop and implement site-specific HSE standards and programs to achieve best-in-class performance.
•    Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and shipments in accordance with regulations.
•    Provide training and coaching on HSE programs to ensure employee understanding and engagement.
•    Support incident investigations using root cause analysis tools, assisting with corrective action development and implementation.
•    Participate in the emergency response team, equipped with the skills and knowledge to address HSE emergencies.
•    Manage contractor safety programs to minimize risks associated with construction and trade activities.
•    Coordinate HSE training, risk reduction efforts, and improvement projects.
•    Engage in process hazard analyses (PHAs) and HSE committee meetings.
•    Serve as backup to the HSE Manager as needed.
•    Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
•    Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, HSE, or a related field.
•    In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DOT), with experience in the chemical industry.
•    Familiarity with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, and job hazard analysis preferred.
•    Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency with computer systems and a willingness to learn new tools.
•    Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
•    Flexibility to adjust work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, to meet operational needs.
Physical Requirements
•    Ability to lift a maximum of 50-75 lbs as needed.
•    Requires sitting, walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders daily to complete tasks.
Benefits
•    Comprehensive package includes 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).