Environmental Health Safety Specialist

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. seeks an Environmental Health Safety Specialist in Chicago Heights, IL. The role involves managing HSE programs, compliance, training, audits, incident investigations, and sustainability initiatives at manufacturing sites. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in HSE compliance and a relevant Bachelor's degree. The position focuses on ensuring safety and environmental standards are met across assigned locations.
IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a HSE SPECIALIST for our Chicago Heights, IL client.

Based in Chicago Height, IL our client is looking for a HSE Specialist who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the areas of health, safety, environmental, and sustainability for their assigned location(s). This role has primary responsibilities for implementation of HSE programs that ensure applicable regulatory and company requirements, eliminate HSE risks, deliver training, and support manufacturing activities at both Chicago Heights and Alsip sites.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

What will you be doing?

Serves as a technical HSE resource for site management team.

Support site management to further HSE goals and objectives

Compliance recordkeeping and reporting (e.g., OSHA logs)

Conduct and manage HSE Audit/Inspection program(s) to ensure site conditions, program effectiveness and other regulatory/company requirements.

Conduct on-going data analysis to trend and identify known and/or emerging HSE risks and assist with the development of mitigation strategies.

Procedure management (creating, reviewing, updating, and auditing), such as but not limited to: Permit to Work, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Action Plans, Confined Space Program, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention Plans, etc.

Manage HSE training program(s), including content development, coordination with internal and external trainers, delivery, and maintenance of records.

Direct and lead the HSE committees at the manufacturing facilities in Alsip and Chicago Heights

Manage Incident Reporting and Investigation Program at assigned facilities. Actively lead or facilitate incident investigation of HSE incidents using industry standard methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys…etc.

Coordinates industrial hygiene sampling and analysis for workplace exposure assessments.

Executes prescribed tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazard and reduce or eliminate risks.

Manage HSE hazard and risk assessments; Assist where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and programs.

Responsible for injury/illness case management; Manage the implementation of actions and activities to minimize the worker’s compensation claims and associated costs.

Support the implementation of management system such as OSHA Process Safety Management and ISO14001 Environmental Management System.

Manages implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve company sustainability goals.

Provide inputs in annual HSE budget for assigned facilities; actively manage the monitor performance to EHS budget.

Other duties as assigned by the HSE Director, North America

QUALIFICATIONS:

You bring 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading HSE compliance activities and programs. Additionally, you hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (prefer Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry); Will give consideration to an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience in dealing with safety, environmental and regulatory matters.

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply to info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED